General Introduction
Shift Oven is your go-to spot for straightforward, friendly recipes. We don't use accounts or gather your personal info directly. That means your personal details are never sold or shared, period.
Still, it's important you know some outside tools might gather data automatically to enhance your time here (think visitor stats, tailored ads, or embedded videos). This privacy policy breaks down how that works, what gets collected, and what Shift Oven does to safeguard your privacy every time you visit.
Third-party services used
Shift Oven runs smoothly and remains free because of a few trusted third-party tools. These keep us on our feet—tracking how the site gets used, letting us fund content with ads, or making room for great cooking videos. Here’s a rundown of key services you’ll find on Shift Oven:
- YouTube: Some of our recipe videos are hosted on YouTube, so they might show up here on Shift Oven. Watching a YouTube video drops YouTube/Google cookies on your device for playback info and view counts. If you’re logged into Google, those views might link to your account. We never see that data. Take a look at YouTube/Google’s privacy policies for the full run-down.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Provided by Cloudflare, this tool helps us keep Shift Oven fast and secure. It tracks traffic and performance, but never uses cookies that can pinpoint you. Data is collected in bulk with no individual tracking—great for troubleshooting, safer for users.
- Google AdSense: Ads keep the oven warm. AdSense, Google’s ad service, places ads based on your browsing and may use cookies for this. These cookies can tune ads to your interests, but Shift Oven can’t access your personal ad info. Check Google’s privacy terms for more details.
- Google Analytics: Want to know what’s hot in the kitchen? Google Analytics gathers anonymous stats about pages viewed, time spent, and so on. It helps us see what recipes you love most and polish up Shift Oven. Cookies might be involved, but Shift Oven doesn’t touch or store anything identifying you individually.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files your device stores when you visit Shift Oven. Both Shift Oven and our outside partners use them for a better browsing experience:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to show you ads that fit your interests and browsing style. They help fine-tune your ad experience.
- Analytics cookies: These get picked up by Cloudflare Analytics and Google Analytics to provide us with stats about usage and visitors. This info, always aggregated, lets us see what works on Shift Oven and make improvements—never to track individuals.
- Functional cookies: These are the basics. They remember your settings, like language or consent choices, so Shift Oven just works the way you want. Without them, some features might go missing.
Browsing Shift Oven means you’re good with how we use cookies. Want to manage or wipe cookies? Use your browser’s options to block, remove, or get alerts before cookies drop in. Keep in mind: turning cookies off might disrupt your experience on Shift Oven and other websites, too.
Changes to this policy
Shift Oven's privacy policy might change over time. If we roll out new procedures, tools, or there are legal updates, we’ll make changes right here. For any big shifts, you’ll see a clear message on the site—maybe on our homepage or through a dedicated pop-up.
You can always check the date at the top to know when this policy was last edited. We recommend popping back occasionally to stay in-the-know about how Shift Oven handles your data and privacy.
Contact
Got any questions, thoughts, or feedback about Shift Oven’s privacy approach? Drop us a message. Email us any time at legal@shiftoven.com. Shift Oven loves hearing from you and is always happy to help out!
Conclusion
Thanks for checking out Shift Oven’s privacy policy. By using our site, you’re agreeing to the practices above and can be sure we’re looking out for your data. We hope this clears things up so you can focus on enjoying our recipes with total peace of mind. Thanks for choosing Shift Oven—and happy cooking!