General Introduction
Maple Frost is a recipe website that keeps things friendly and straightforward. You'll never need an account and we don't directly ask for your information. So, Maple Frost doesn't sell or share any data that could identify you.
Still, there are some bits of data that might get picked up automatically through tools we use—like stats tracking, personalized ads, or video features. On this page, we'll walk you through how this data gets handled and what Maple Frost does to look out for your privacy while you're browsing around.
Third-party services used
To keep Maple Frost running smoothly and to keep sharing free recipes, we partner with a few outside services. These help us understand what you enjoy most, keep content free with ads, and offer video clips on certain pages. Here are the key third-party services you'll find on Maple Frost:
- Google Analytics: This tool helps us discover which pages are a hit and how people use Maple Frost. It collects visitor stats such as time on site or pages clicked, and uses cookies to do so—but nothing that reveals who you are. All the data is anonymous and helps us make Maple Frost better.
- Google AdSense: This is how we share ads that support Maple Frost, so our recipes stay free for you. AdSense may use cookies to show ads based on what you like to browse. Maple Frost never sees your personal data used for those ads. You can always read more in Google's privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This service measures Maple Frost's traffic and performance, without any cookies that could ID you directly. It gathers info like IPs and browsing actions as groups, never by person. This way, we can keep Maple Frost speedy and solve any issues fast.
- YouTube: Occasionally, Maple Frost shares video recipes using YouTube (which is owned by Google). If you play a video, YouTube or Google might plant some cookies to track things like view counts or playback. If you're signed in to a Google account, videos might connect to your Google profile, but Maple Frost never sees that info. Full details can be found on YouTube's or Google's privacy policy page.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny files saved on your device whenever you visit Maple Frost. Both Maple Frost and our partners use cookies to improve how you browse:
- Functional cookies: These are must-haves so Maple Frost works right, like saving your preferred language or your cookie consent. If they're turned off, some parts of the site might not behave as they should.
- Analytics cookies: These are set by services like Google Analytics or Cloudflare Analytics. They capture site traffic details and help us see how people move around Maple Frost, so we can offer better recipes and a smoother experience. All the info is bundled together and stays anonymous.
- Advertising cookies: These cookies come from Google AdSense. They keep track of what you’re interested in and your browsing patterns, to offer you ads that suit you better.
When you use Maple Frost, you agree to us using cookies in these ways. You can always control or delete cookies from your browser settings. Most browsers let you block, remove, or get a warning about cookies before they appear. Without cookies, though, some features on Maple Frost or other sites could stop working.
Changes to this policy
Maple Frost's privacy policy might change from time to time. We’ll update it when we start using new services, switch up how things work, or to follow new laws. If any major changes come up, you’ll spot an update directly on Maple Frost—like a notice front and center or a pop-up.
The date right at the top tells you when we last refreshed this policy. It’s a smart idea to look here now and then so you’re always up to speed with how Maple Frost treats your info.
Contact
Got any questions, feedback, or requests about Maple Frost’s privacy practices? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out anytime at legal@maplefrost.com. We enjoy chatting with the Maple Frost community and are happy to help with anything you’re wondering about.
Conclusion
We really appreciate you checking out our privacy commitment at Maple Frost. By sticking around and using our site, you’re agreeing to the ways we protect your info listed above. We hope this clears up how your data’s handled, letting you focus on discovering new recipes with complete peace of mind. Thanks for putting your trust in Maple Frost—happy cooking!