General Introduction
Citrus Fold is a recipe platform focused on making cooking simple and social. You won't need an account, and Citrus Fold doesn't directly gather any information that identifies you. That means we don't share or sell your details.
Still, we'd like to let you know how some info could be picked up automatically through outside services. These help us improve things like site stats, personalized ads, or embedded video features. This privacy policy walks you through these processes and what Citrus Fold does to keep your privacy protected while you're browsing.
Third-party services used
Citrus Fold relies on select third-party services to make sure everything runs smoothly and recipes stay free. These services give us site analytics, help us show ads to fund Citrus Fold, and add video content to some pages. Here are the main ones we use:
- Google Analytics: This audience analytics tool from Google collects anonymous traffic stats — like which pages you check out and how long you stay. It helps us spot trending recipes and find ways to enhance Citrus Fold. Google Analytics might use cookies, but Citrus Fold itself doesn't ever get your personal info from them.
- Google AdSense: Google's ad platform lets us display ads on Citrus Fold. The ads help keep our site running and support free content for you. AdSense also relies on cookies to make ads more relevant based on your browsing, but Citrus Fold can't access the personal info that Google uses for ad targeting. To find out more, you can check Google's privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare provides traffic and performance stats without assigning cookies that identify you. This service helps us catch technical hiccups and keep Citrus Fold speedy and secure. Cloudflare gathers info like your IP and browsing behavior, but they're grouped together so no individual is singled out.
- YouTube: Sometimes, we embed recipe videos hosted on YouTube (part of Google). Playing a YouTube video on Citrus Fold might place cookies to count views or log interactions. If you're logged into Google, YouTube could link views to your profile, but Citrus Fold doesn't see that data. To learn more, refer to Google's privacy details.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files your device saves while browsing. Citrus Fold and our partners use cookies to make your visit smoother:
- Functional cookies: They help Citrus Fold remember things like your language setting or privacy choices. Without these, some functions won't work as expected.
- Advertising cookies: Used through Google AdSense, these log your interests and browsing to give you ads that match better.
- Analytics cookies: Services like Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to gather data about how Citrus Fold's visitors behave. This info gets lumped together — we use it to improve content and keep the site performing well.
When you use Citrus Fold, you're accepting our use of cookies as explained above. You can manage or clear cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers let you block, remove, or get notified before installing cookies. Keep in mind, disabling cookies could make Citrus Fold or other sites work less smoothly.
Changes to this policy
Our privacy policy isn't static. Citrus Fold will update it to reflect new practices, changes in our third-party services, or new legal requirements. When major updates happen, we'll make sure it's clearly stated on Citrus Fold — like a homepage notice or dedicated alert.
You can check the update date at the top to see the latest revision. We recommend visiting this page now and then so you always know how Citrus Fold handles your privacy.
Contact
If you've got a question, suggestion, or request about Citrus Fold's privacy policy, just reach out! Send a message to legal@citrusfold.com. We're happy to hear from you, and we'll do our best to help.
Conclusion
Thanks for reviewing Citrus Fold's privacy details. By continuing to use Citrus Fold, you agree to the way we protect your data, just as we've outlined. We hope this clarity helps you browse recipes with confidence. We appreciate your trust. Enjoy exploring Citrus Fold!