General Introduction
Optic Baker is an easy-going recipe website focused on keeping things straightforward and welcoming. We don't ask you to make an account and we never directly request or retain your personal details. That means your personal information isn’t sold or shared with others.
Still, some information might get collected automatically by third-party tools we use to make your time on Optic Baker better—like for site analytics, personalized ads, or embedded videos. Here, we’ll break down how these processes work, how your info stays safe, and what you can expect from Optic Baker’s privacy approach while browsing.
Third-party services used
To keep Optic Baker running smoothly and recipes free for everyone, we rely on several external partners. These providers help us monitor how the site’s being used, fund what we do with advertising, and offer neat extras like video content. The main third-party tools we work with include:
- YouTube: At times you’ll find recipe videos posted right from YouTube on Optic Baker. When you watch these, YouTube/Google may add cookies, keeping track of how videos are played and collecting viewing stats—like counting total views. If you’re signed in to Google, your activity might link to your account. However, Optic Baker doesn’t access any of this personal data. For details, check out YouTube/Google’s privacy info.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This helps us monitor website performance and activity (like visits and page speed) without using cookies that track you personally. Cloudflare may use traffic data like IP addresses, but everything is bundled in a way that can’t identify you on its own. It also keeps Optic Baker fast and fixes bugs as soon as they pop up.
- Google AdSense: Through this Google-powered platform, ads show up on Optic Baker to help cover costs while you browse. AdSense might set its own cookies for ad tailoring, using info about how you use the site to better match ads to your interests. Still, Optic Baker can’t see or access the details Google uses for ad selection. More info is at Google’s privacy site.
- Google Analytics: This tool from Google collects anonymous site stats like which pages people visit or how long they look around. That data lets us figure out which recipes are a hit and tweak Optic Baker to make it better. Google Analytics may use cookies, but we don’t see info that could identify you as an individual.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files saved on your device by websites. Optic Baker and trusted partners use cookies to make things work smoothly and customize your experience:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to show you ads that fit your interests. They keep track of your browsing to bring you relevant promotions.
- Analytics cookies: These are used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics for tracking things like site visits and how people use Optic Baker. The info’s kept anonymous and combined to help us make the site better.
- Functional cookies: These are crucial for making the site work the way you want—like saving your language choice or the consent options you pick. Without them, some features might not show up or work at all.
When you visit Optic Baker, you agree to these cookies as described. You’re free to delete or block cookies by changing your browser’s settings. Most browsers let you block, remove, or see a warning before any cookie’s set. Just remember, turning off cookies could change how Optic Baker—and other websites—work for you.
Changes to this policy
We may revise our privacy policy at any time. This could be to update our methods, introduce new features, or meet legal requirements. Whenever something important changes, you’ll spot a clear notice on Optic Baker, such as a banner on the home page or a special announcement.
The date listed at the top shows the most recent update. It’s a good idea to check this page every so often, so you stay in the loop with how Optic Baker handles your info.
Contact
If you’ve got any questions, need help, or want to make a request about this privacy policy, just reach out. Send us a message anytime at legal@opticbaker.com. We’re always here to help and happy to chat with anyone using Optic Baker.
Conclusion
Thanks for checking out our privacy policy. By using Optic Baker, you’re agreeing to how we manage and protect your data, just like we described above. We hope you feel comfortable and confident browsing our recipes. Thanks for trusting Optic Baker—and happy cooking!