General Introduction
Plate Signal is all about sharing easy recipes and making cooking fun. You won’t find user accounts here, and we don't actively gather your personal details. That means we never sell or share personal info about you.
Still, some data might be automatically picked up by third-party tools we use to make Plate Signal better—like for site stats, relevant ads, or embedded videos. This privacy policy walks you through what happens behind the scenes, spelling out how these tools work and how Plate Signal looks out for your privacy as you browse.
Third-party tools and services
Plate Signal keeps recipes free with the help of third-party services. These help us deliver video content, keep an eye on our site’s performance, support ads, and understand overall usage. Check out some of the key tools we rely on:
- Cloudflare Analytics: This service lets us track site performance and traffic in aggregate—no personal cookies involved. That way, Plate Signal can spot glitches quickly and keep the site speedy. Info collected, like IP addresses or browsing activity, is lumped together and never ties back to you specifically.
- YouTube: Occasionally, Plate Signal pages include videos hosted on YouTube. When you watch these on our site, YouTube or Google cookies might record playbacks or view counts. If you’re logged into Google, YouTube may link those views to your account, but Plate Signal can’t see any of that data. For full details, it’s worth reviewing YouTube/Google’s privacy info.
- Google AdSense: Plate Signal displays ads with Google’s AdSense, helping us keep recipe access free. AdSense may use cookies to show you ads tailored to your interests. Plate Signal doesn’t access or store the personal data Google uses for customizing ads. You can read more about that in Google’s privacy resources.
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics helps Plate Signal monitor site stats, like which recipes are trending or how long folks stay. The data is anonymous—no names or emails—and cookies may be used to track visits. It’s all about seeing what’s popular so Plate Signal can keep improving your experience.
Cookies and your consent
Cookies are tiny text files that get saved to your device when you visit Plate Signal. We use these, as do some third parties, to make your experience smoother. Here’s how cookies work for you:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to bring you ads that match your interests or browsing patterns. That makes the ads feel more relevant to you.
- Functionality cookies: These are needed for Plate Signal to run as expected, like saving your language settings or remembering choices you’ve made. Without them, certain features won’t work right.
- Analytics cookies: Cookies from Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics collect usage info so Plate Signal can see how folks interact with the site. All of it’s analyzed in bulk, never individually, to help us boost performance and content.
By hanging out on Plate Signal, you’re agreeing to this use of cookies. You’re in control, though—you can manage or clear them any time in your browser settings. Most browsers let you block, delete, or get notified before a cookie goes on your device. Keep in mind, though—turning cookies off could impact how Plate Signal and other sites work for you.
When this policy changes
Our privacy policy might change as Plate Signal grows or if laws and features shift. Whenever we make big updates, we’ll let you know right on Plate Signal—maybe with a banner or a special notice.
Look for the update date at the top of this page to know when we last tweaked things. We recommend checking back now and then so you’re up to speed on how Plate Signal handles your information.
Contact
Got any questions, concerns, or feedback about this privacy policy? Reach out! Email Plate Signal any time at legal@platesignal.com. We love to hear from our users and are happy to help however we can.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading Plate Signal’s privacy policy. By using our site, you agree to the ways we handle your info as outlined above. We hope this info puts your mind at ease so you can just enjoy discovering new recipes. Thanks for trusting us—happy cooking!