Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads: IP address, operating system type and version, device type, language preferences, web browser type, email (in a hashed or encrypted form).
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
Introduction and Overview
At Sarah Meal, we focus on sharing simple and fun recipes with our users. We don't require user accounts and don't directly collect personal data. Be assured that your personal information isn't shared or sold.
That said, some tools we use automatically collect certain data. These third-party services are essential for features like analytics, personalized ads, and embedded video functionality. This policy is designed to explain how data is collected and the precautions Sarah Meal takes to safeguard your browsing experience while visiting sarahmeal.com.
Services Provided by Third Parties
Sarah Meal relies on external tools to ensure smooth website functionality and to offer recipes free of charge. These services help us analyze website usage, include ad-supported content, and enrich pages with video demonstrations. Here's a quick summary of the main third-party tools we use:
- Google Analytics: This tool from Google gives insights into website activity, like which sections visitors are exploring and how long they stay. It uses cookies to anonymously gather data, helping us understand what resonates with you and what needs tweaking. Sarah Meal doesn't save or access any identifiable personal data. Refer to Google’s privacy policy here.
- Google AdSense: Google's ad management system enables us to display ads that help fund our website. AdSense uses cookies to provide ads tailored to browsing habits, but Sarah Meal doesn’t handle or store this data. See Google’s privacy policy here.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This tool from Cloudflare monitors website performance without utilizing cookies for personalized tracking. It provides anonymized statistics, like browser types or geographic regions, helping us ensure sarahmeal.com is fast and reliable. The data gathered focuses only on system performance.
- YouTube: Some recipes may include embedded YouTube videos for better explanation. Watching these may result in YouTube setting cookies to track video engagement. If you're signed into your Google account, YouTube might link your activity to your account. Sarah Meal doesn’t have access to this data. See YouTube’s privacy policy here.
Usage of Cookies and How to Manage Them
Cookies are simple files stored on your device when you visit websites. At Sarah Meal, they help enhance and customize your experience:
- Functional cookies: Essential cookies that handle operations like saving language or consent preferences. Disabling these can lead to limited site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: These cookies, used by services like Google Analytics, Ezoic, and Cloudflare, give us insights into user activity. They help improve the functionality and content of sarahmeal.com.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense and Ezoic use these cookies to deliver more relevant ads based on interests or browsing patterns. These are managed by third-party services and not directly accessed by Sarah Meal.
By browsing sarahmeal.com, you accept our use of cookies as described above. You're free to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, clear past cookies, or get notifications beforehand. Please note that turning cookies off might negatively impact your experience on sarahmeal.com or other sites.
Adjustments to This Privacy Policy
We update our privacy policy occasionally to reflect any new features, services, or regulations. If there’s a significant change, we’ll make sure to notify you through prominent website updates, like a banner or homepage note.
You can refer to the ‘last updated’ date at the start of the page for the latest revision. It's always a good idea to revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about how Sarah Meal works to protect your privacy.
Need Help? Reach Out
If you’ve got any questions about this privacy policy, don’t hesitate to contact us! Simply send an email to legal@sarahmeal.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Closing Thoughts
Thanks for taking the time to read through our privacy policy. By using Sarah Meal, you agree to the practices described here. We hope this reassures you as you explore and enjoy our recipes. Thanks for trusting us, and happy cooking!