General Introduction
Birch Oven is all about easy recipes and a friendly, welcoming vibe. You don't need to make an account and we won't ever collect your personal details directly. That means we never sell or share your data, period.
Still, we want you to know how some info could be picked up automatically via trusted partners. These help us give you better features, like seeing what recipes are trending or showing videos. This privacy policy aims to be upfront about those tools and how Birch Oven helps keep your info safe while you browse.
Third-party services used
Birch Oven stays completely free thanks in part to certain third-party services. We rely on them for site analytics, ads, and to add things like recipe videos. Here’s a quick look at the main tools we use:
- Google Analytics: This Google tool gives us anonymous stats on visits and user behavior (like which recipes are popular and how long people stick around). It tracks with cookies, but Birch Oven never sees anything personally identifying.
- Google AdSense: Ads help cover costs and keep Birch Oven’s recipes open to all. AdSense sets cookies to show ads you’ll care about based on your online activity. We can't access the data Google uses to target ads. If you want, check out Google’s policies for the full details.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare helps us spot hiccups and make sure Birch Oven stays quick and safe. They track site flow and monitor problems, but don’t use cookies to ID you. Any info Cloudflare does collect (like your IP or browsing stats) is grouped together and never linked to you individually.
- YouTube: Sometimes you'll see YouTube recipe videos right on Birch Oven. Watching embeds might let Google/YouTube cookies gather data about playbacks (like the total number of views). If you’re signed into Google, YouTube could link views to your account, though Birch Oven can’t access this. More details are in the YouTube/Google privacy policy.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are little text files that get saved on your device when you stop by a website. Birch Oven and our outside partners use these to make your visit smooth and personalized:
- Functional cookies: These are must-haves so the website works as it should. For example, they'll recall your preferred language or store your consent decisions. Some features might not run right without these.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics collect browsing stats to help us spot trends and track how folks use Birch Oven. This info is always grouped together and is never used to ID you personally.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to learn your interests and browsing, all to present you with ads you may actually want to see.
When you stick around on Birch Oven, you’re agreeing to the cookie practices described here. You can change or remove cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers let you block, allow, or even get notified before a cookie is placed. Just know: if you disable cookies on Birch Oven (and elsewhere), it could affect how things work.
Changes to this policy
Birch Oven may update this privacy policy from time to time. Whether it’s a new service, a fresh process, or updated legal rules, we’ll adjust our policy as needed. If we make major changes, you’ll see a clear announcement right on Birch Oven—maybe on our homepage or even through a banner.
The date of the last update is always right at the top so you know it’s current. We recommend checking this page every so often to keep up with any changes to Birch Oven's privacy approach.
Contact
Have a question or want to chat about anything in this privacy policy? Reach out to us anytime! You can drop us a message at legal@birchoven.com. Birch Oven is always here to help and answer your privacy questions.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking a moment to read through Birch Oven's privacy guidelines. Using Birch Oven means you agree with how we handle and protect your info. We hope these details give you peace of mind, so you can focus on the fun stuff—enjoying our recipes! We appreciate your trust and hope you have a tasty experience with us.