General Introduction
Rico Skillet is all about laid-back, stress-free cooking. We don't use user accounts or gather your personal info directly. So, we never give away or sell anything about you.
But, some info might get collected automatically by third-party tools we use to run and enhance Rico Skillet (like visitor stats, targeted ads, or when we show you videos). This policy breaks down how that happens, the data that's handled, and what we do to keep your details and privacy safe when you're on Rico Skillet.
Third-party services used
To keep Rico Skillet running smoothly and our recipes free to access, we rely on a few third-party services. These platforms help us monitor visitor patterns, keep the site funded with ads, and add content like videos. Here are the key external tools Rico Skillet uses:
- YouTube: Every so often, Rico Skillet features recipe videos from YouTube (a Google-owned site). If you watch a video here, YouTube/Google cookies might track stats like how often it's played. If you're signed in to Google, your viewing could be linked to your account. However, Rico Skillet never sees this personal info. For further details, check out YouTube/Google's privacy statements.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare provides us stats on traffic and site performance, without cookies that identify you. This lets Rico Skillet spot any tech issues and make the site speedy and safe. All the info is grouped together and can't tie back to you.
- Google AdSense: Ads on Rico Skillet are provided by Google AdSense. These support our site while keeping all recipes free. The platform may use cookies to show you ads that fit your browsing interests. Rico Skillet can't see the data Google AdSense uses for ad targeting. To learn more, you can review Google's privacy documentation.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to get an overview of visitor activity—pages viewed, the time spent, and more. This reveals what’s popular and helps us fine-tune Rico Skillet. Analytics uses cookies to gather this info, but we never receive anything that identifies you personally.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files saved on your device when you browse any website. Rico Skillet and our partners use cookies in a few different ways to make your visit better:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to show you ads based on what you might like or look at. They can track your browsing patterns to serve up more personalized promotions.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics rely on cookies to pull together insights about how Rico Skillet's visitors use the site. These details are combined to see how folks move around the site and help us make things better.
- Functional cookies: These basic cookies are required for Rico Skillet to work right—like remembering if you've picked a language or set consent. Without them, some parts might not work as intended.
By using Rico Skillet, you’re agreeing to the cookie use outlined above. If you want to block or remove cookies, just change your settings in your web browser. Most browsers let you delete, block, or get notified before cookies are set. Keep in mind, turning cookies off might impact how Rico Skillet (and other sites) work for you.
Changes to this policy
Our privacy practices might change from time to time. Whenever we update this policy—maybe when we add new features, adjust how we do things, or follow new legal rules—we’ll clearly note it on Rico Skillet (like with a message on the site or through a special notification).
If you want to see when this privacy policy was last refreshed, just look for the date at the top of the page. We suggest checking back every now and then to stay in the loop about how we handle privacy.
Contact
If you’ve got any questions, feedback or requests about this policy, reach out to us! Drop Rico Skillet a line at legal@ricoskillet.com. We love hearing from fellow cooks and are always here to help or chat about privacy.
Conclusion
Thanks for spending time to check out Rico Skillet's privacy info. By hanging out on Rico Skillet, you’re saying you’re cool with how we handle privacy as described above. We hope these details set your mind at ease so you can get back to enjoying tasty recipes with no worries. Thanks for trusting Rico Skillet, and happy cooking!