General Introduction
Ember Thyme is all about making recipes accessible and enjoyable for everyone. There's no need to create an account here—we never collect your personal data directly. That means your details aren't sold or shared with anyone else.
Still, some automatic data can be picked up by the outside services we use (like for web stats, ads, or embedded videos), all to make your visit better. On this page, Ember Thyme explains what gets collected by third parties, how we handle that info, and the steps we take to keep your privacy safe while you browse emberthyme.com.
Third-party services used
To keep Ember Thyme running smoothly and offer you free recipes, we rely on several external tools. These partners help us analyze how visitors use the site, support our ad-funded content, and bring video features to our pages. Here are the main third-party services you'll find on emberthyme.com:
- YouTube: Sometimes, you'll see videos on Ember Thyme that actually come from YouTube. This Google-owned platform adds cookies when you play a video to collect view counts and playback data. If you're logged in to Google, YouTube could connect it with your account, but Ember Thyme never accesses any of this info. Want more details? You're welcome to check YouTube or Google's privacy policies.
- Cloudflare Analytics: With Cloudflare, we can track our site's speed and traffic without relying on cookies that identify you. They capture aggregated info like your IP address to find and fix issues, but none of it singles you out as an individual.
- Google AdSense: We use Google's AdSense to show ads on Ember Thyme so we can keep sharing recipes at no charge to you. AdSense drops cookies to suggest ads that match your browsing habits. Any data for ad personalization stays with Google—we never see or store it. Their privacy policy has all the specifics.
- Google Analytics: Ember Thyme uses Analytics from Google to get anonymous stats on page visits and time spent on the site. It lets us see which recipes people love and find ways to enhance your experience. Google Analytics may set cookies, but personally identifying info doesn't reach us.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text snippets kept on your device each time you visit a website. Ember Thyme, together with select partners, uses cookies to make your experience smoother:
- Advertising cookies: These are set by Google AdSense, and they allow for personalized ads based on your interests and web activity.
- Analytics cookies: Both Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics place these to learn about visitor interactions and site performance. The info is general and helps Ember Thyme improve the site.
- Functional cookies: These are necessary for core site operations—like saving your language or consent settings. Turning these off might break some features.
By surfing emberthyme.com, you agree to our cookie practices as outlined. If you'd like, you can delete or block cookies anytime through your browser settings. Browsers have tools to block, erase, or alert you before cookies install. Keep in mind, disabling cookies could impact how well Ember Thyme (and other websites) perform for you.
Changes to this policy
This privacy notice might change now and then. When we update it—due to new regulations, updated services, or changes in how Ember Thyme works—you're always kept in the loop. We'll clearly signal big updates on emberthyme.com, possibly with a homepage message or notification banner.
The top of this policy will always show the most recent update date. We suggest checking in from time to time, so you're always up to speed on how Ember Thyme protects your privacy.
Contact
If you've got any questions, feedback, or requests about our privacy policy, we'd love to hear from you. Just send Ember Thyme an email at legal@emberthyme.com. We're always happy to chat and help you out.
Conclusion
We're grateful you took the time to read Ember Thyme's privacy policy. By using emberthyme.com, you agree to the data practices described here. We hope this transparency lets you browse recipes with confidence and total peace of mind. Thanks for trusting us—happy cooking from Ember Thyme!