General Introduction
Dew Hearth is all about easy, friendly recipes and a simple browsing experience. We don’t ask you to make an account or enter personal data. That means your info isn’t sold, traded, or shared by us—ever.
However, some details may be gathered automatically by outside services we use to make Dew Hearth better for you. These can include things like seeing which recipes are popular, showing you ads, or letting you watch embedded videos. This privacy policy explains what’s collected, why it’s used, and the steps Dew Hearth takes to look after your privacy and information while you’re here.
Third-party services used
Dew Hearth relies on a few external partners to keep the site running smoothly and free for everyone. These services help us learn how folks use Dew Hearth, show ads that keep the lights on, and add video content to our pages. Here’s a breakdown of what we use:
- Google Analytics: We use this tool from Google to anonymously track which pages get visited and how long people stay. It helps us figure out what recipes you like and how we can make Dew Hearth even better. Google Analytics uses cookies for this but doesn’t give us any details that’d personally identify you.
- Google AdSense: Google’s ad platform helps us display relevant ads so Dew Hearth can remain free. AdSense might use cookies to show ads tailored to your interests. However, Dew Hearth doesn't get to see any personal data Google collects for ad purposes. You can check Google’s own privacy policy to find out more.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare helps us monitor Dew Hearth’s speed and reliability without any personal cookie tracking. Cloudflare aggregates site data (like your IP and browsing actions) only to help solve tech problems or keep the site secure. None of this info identifies you personally.
- YouTube: Sometimes, Dew Hearth embeds recipe videos using YouTube. Watching these videos might set YouTube/Google cookies that track how often a video gets played. If you’re signed into your Google account, YouTube could link your viewing with your profile, but Dew Hearth never sees this info. For more details, check Google’s and YouTube’s privacy statements.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are small text files saved to your device when you visit Dew Hearth. Dew Hearth and a few trusted partners use cookies for a smoother browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These are needed to keep Dew Hearth working as it should. They remember things like your language or consent settings. Without them, you might find some features don’t work right.
- Analytics cookies: Our analytics partners (like Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics) set these. They collect overall site traffic and usage patterns. Using this info, Dew Hearth can see how people interact with the site so we can keep improving things.
- Ad cookies: Used by Google AdSense, these track what interests you so ads shown are more relevant. The goal is to improve your on-site experience.
By spending time on Dew Hearth, you’re letting us use cookies as described. You can always manage or remove cookies in your browser’s settings. Most browsers give you the choice to block or delete cookies, or tell you before one is saved. If you turn off cookies, some parts of Dew Hearth (and other sites) might not work quite right.
Changes to this policy
We might sometimes update this privacy policy. Changes could reflect tweaks to our services, introduce new features, or make sure we follow the law. Whenever there’s a big update, Dew Hearth will post a clear notice on our homepage or through a special notification.
The revision date at the top lets you know the last time we made changes. It’s a good idea to revisit this page now and then to stay up to date on how Dew Hearth handles your privacy.
Contact
Wondering about our privacy policy or have something to ask? Reach Dew Hearth any time at legal@dewhearth.com. We’re more than happy to help with your questions or feedback—just let us know!
Conclusion
We appreciate you taking the time to read Dew Hearth’s privacy policy. By using Dew Hearth, you’re agreeing to how we handle your information, as described above. Our hope is this info gives you peace of mind—and helps you relax and enjoy browsing through our recipes! Thanks for trusting us, and happy cooking!