General Introduction
Citrus Fern is a recipe hub that's all about making cooking easy and fun. We don't require you to have an account, and we won't ask for any personal info. That means Citrus Fern never sells or shares your private details.
Still, we'd like to walk you through how certain information might get collected automatically by external services we use to improve your visit. These might include traffic insights, personalized ads, or even embedded video clips. This privacy page aims to make everything clear—just how your info is handled when you browse Citrus Fern.
Third-party services used
To give you seamless access to Citrus Fern and continue offering recipes at no cost, we rely on a few key outside services. They let us analyze site activity, display advertising to help support the site, and share awesome videos directly in our posts. Here’s a look at the most important tools we use:
- Google Analytics: This Google service gathers general information about site use, like which pages you visit and how long you stay. It helps us discover your favorite recipes and enhance the overall site. While Google Analytics may use cookies, Citrus Fern never receives any information that could identify you personally.
- Google AdSense: This ad platform from Google allows us to show advertisements, which enable us to keep the site up and running for free. AdSense may use cookies to display ads tailored to your interests based on your browsing activity. Citrus Fern doesn’t see or access the personal details used by Google to personalize ads. You can always read Google’s privacy policy for more info.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Powered by Cloudflare, this web tool gives us the big picture on how Citrus Fern performs and keeps track of site traffic. It does not use cookies that directly identify you. The collected info, such as general browsing data and your IP address, is anonymized and used only to boost speed and troubleshoot issues.
- YouTube: Sometimes we include recipe videos that are hosted by YouTube, a Google service. Watching these videos on Citrus Fern can place YouTube/Google cookies to count views and analyze engagement. If you’re logged in to your Google account, video views may link to your profile—though Citrus Fern never accesses that information. Check Google’s privacy policy for further details.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are simple data snippets that get saved on your device when you drop by a website. Citrus Fern uses cookies with help from outside providers to create a smoother browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: The site won’t work right without these—they remember things like your language and whether you’ve agreed to our policies. Some features might break if you turn these off.
- Analytics cookies: These help us (and our partners like Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics) follow general trends—like where folks go on Citrus Fern and how much time they spend. We only use these details in summary form to inform upgrades and refine our recipes.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses them so you can see ads that match your interests. They might track your preferences to show you ads that matter to you most.
Using Citrus Fern means you're accepting these cookie policies. If you want, you can manage or wipe cookies right inside your browser settings. Most browsers let you stop or remove cookies at any time, or give you a heads-up before they’re set. Keep in mind, blocking cookies could affect how Citrus Fern (and other sites) work for you.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy can change over time. We’ll update it whenever our practices shift, when new partners are added, or when legal rules require it. If some major update comes along, Citrus Fern will clearly announce it—maybe with a website banner or another special alert.
You can always check when our policy was last refreshed by looking at the update stamp at the top of this page. Stop by now and then to keep up with how Citrus Fern handles privacy.
Contact
Questions or comments about this privacy policy? We’re happy to help! Feel free to get in touch at legal@citrusfern.com. Citrus Fern is always here to answer and chat with our community.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking a moment to review Citrus Fern’s privacy details. Your use of Citrus Fern means you’re good with these data practices. We hope you feel reassured and can enjoy delicious recipes stress-free. Thanks for trusting Citrus Fern and happy cooking!