General Introduction
Soft Abridan is all about making recipes simple and sharing them in a friendly way. We don't make you create accounts, so we never gather personal details from you directly. That means we don't trade, sell, or share your private information.
Still, there are times when partner services might automatically pick up some data—to help us improve your visit (like stats, ads, or videos). This privacy page gives you the straight facts on how this works and how Soft Abridan keeps your info and browsing secure.
Third-party services used
Soft Abridan relies on certain external services so the website stays free and functions smoothly. These providers let us track how people use the site, keep our content funded through ads, and add video content. Here are the key third-party tools we use:
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare helps us oversee web performance and traffic without identifying you through cookies. The data they collect, like your IP or browsing actions, is combined with others and can’t pinpoint anyone. This lets us sort out technical hiccups and keep Soft Abridan quick and safe.
- YouTube: Sometimes, you’ll find recipe videos on our pages, hosted on YouTube (by Google). When you play those videos on Soft Abridan, YouTube/Google might set cookies for tracking views and stats (like video counts). If you’re logged in to Google, YouTube might connect your viewing to your account. We don’t have access to that data, though. Read more in YouTube/Google’s privacy policy if you wish.
- Google AdSense: With Google’s ad platform, we show ads that help fund free recipes. AdSense may use cookies to show you ads that are relevant to your interests, based on your site activity. Soft Abridan isn't able to view the personal data Google uses for this personalization. To find out more, check Google’s privacy information.
- Google Analytics: Google’s analytics tool lets us see broad trends about which recipes are popular, how long folks stay, and what pages get visits. It tracks this anonymously, sometimes using cookies, so we get insight—without learning who you are. We never collect data that could identify you personally.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are little text files stored on your device when you browse the web. Soft Abridan and our trusted partners use them to make your visit smoother:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to show you ads tailored to what you've browsed before or your interests.
- Analytics cookies: Both Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to collect details about overall website use. The info is pooled together, helping us adjust the site and understand how folks navigate through Soft Abridan.
- Functional cookies: These are essential for knowing things like your preferred language or if you've set specific choices, making sure everything works as it should. Without them, certain features might not work right.
When you use Soft Abridan, that means you agree to our cookie use as explained above. Want to control or remove cookies? Just check your browser settings—most let you block, erase, or get alerts before cookies are set. Do remember, turning off cookies might affect how Soft Abridan (and some other sites) work for you.
Changes to this policy
This privacy summary may change as we update our processes, add new features, or adapt to new laws. If there’s a big update, Soft Abridan will highlight it—maybe with a notice on our home page or a special alert.
At the top of this policy, you’ll see when we last made changes. We suggest coming here every so often, so you’re always in-the-know about Soft Abridan’s privacy approach.
Contact
Got questions, feedback, or a request about our privacy approach? Don’t hesitate to get in touch! Reach out to us via email at legal@softabridan.com. Soft Abridan is always glad to hear from you and ready to help out.
Conclusion
Thanks a lot for checking out Soft Abridan’s privacy details. When you use Soft Abridan, you’re agreeing to how we respect and protect your data, just as described above. We hope this helps you feel secure while exploring our recipes. Thanks for trusting us, and happy cooking!