Privacy Policy

    Your privacy matters to me. This policy explains what information I collect and how I use it when you visit Food Language.

    Last updated: September 9, 2025

    What Information I Collect

    Personal Information

    Food Language does not collect any personally identifiable information. I don't require accounts, email addresses, or any form of registration to use this website. You can browse all recipes and watch embedded videos completely anonymously.

    Technical Information

    Like most websites, Food Language automatically collects some basic technical information through your browser and third-party services (Google Analytics and AdSense). This includes:
    • Your browser type and operating system
    • The pages you visit on my site
    • How you found my website (referrer information)
    • Your general location (country/region level only)
    • How long you spend on different pages
    • Which recipes are most popular
    This technical information helps me understand how my website is being used, improve performance, and display relevant advertisements. It does not identify you personally.

    Cookies and Local Storage

    Food Language uses cookies from third-party services for analytics and advertising:

    Analytics Cookies

    I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my website. This helps me know which recipes are most popular and how I can improve the site. These cookies:

    • Track page views and popular content
    • Show general visitor location (country/region level)
    • Help me understand which devices people use
    • Don't identify you personally

    You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using browser extensions or privacy settings that block analytics.

    Advertising Cookies

    I use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements on Food Language. AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Show you ads that are relevant to your interests
    • Control how often you see the same ad
    • Measure ad effectiveness and performance
    • Remember your ad preferences

    You can control ad personalization through your Google Ads Settings or opt out of personalized advertising entirely.

    Third-Party Services

    Google AdSense

    Food Language uses Google AdSense to display advertisements that help support the website and keep the content free for everyone. AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
    Google AdSense may collect the following information:
    • Your IP address and general location information
    • Information about your device and browser
    • Pages you visit on Food Language
    • Previous websites you've visited (for interest-based advertising)
    • Your interactions with advertisements
    You can control ad personalization and opt out of personalized advertising by:
    For more information about Google's advertising practices, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

    Google Analytics

    I use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use Food Language. This service helps me see which recipes are most popular, what devices people use, and how I can improve the website experience.
    Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. The information collected includes:
    • Pages visited and time spent on the site
    • How you arrived at the website (search engines, direct visits, etc.)
    • General geographic location (country/region level)
    • Device and browser information
    • Popular recipes and content
    You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

    YouTube Videos

    Food Language embeds YouTube videos using YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com). This means YouTube won't store information about you unless you interact with the video (like playing it).

    Google Fonts

    This website uses Google Fonts to display beautiful typography. Google may collect basic usage information when fonts are loaded.

    External Links

    When you click links to external sites (like my YouTube channel), those sites have their own privacy policies. I encourage you to read their policies before providing any personal information.

    How I Use Information

    Any information collected is used only to:
    • Provide you with the best possible website experience
    • Understand which recipes and content are most helpful
    • Improve the website's performance and functionality
    • Ensure the website works properly across different devices and browsers
    • Create better content based on what visitors find valuable
    • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense to support the website
    • Generate revenue to maintain and improve Food Language
    I do not:
    • Sell, rent, or share personally identifiable information (name, email, etc.) with any third parties
    • Send marketing emails (I don't collect email addresses)
    • Create detailed profiles of your personal habits beyond what's necessary for relevant advertising
    • Use advertising data for any purpose other than improving ad relevance and website sustainability

    How Long I Keep Information

    Data retention varies by service:
    • Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data according to their retention settings (typically 26 months, but I can configure this to be shorter)
    • Advertising data: Google AdSense retains advertising-related data according to Google's privacy policy and data retention policies
    • Cloudflare logs: Basic access logs are handled by Cloudflare Pages hosting and retained according to their policies for security and performance monitoring

    International Visitors

    Food Language welcomes visitors from around the world! If you're visiting from outside the United States, please note:
    • This website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages with a global content delivery network (CDN)
    • Content is served from Cloudflare edge locations worldwide for optimal performance
    • Data processing may occur in various locations globally as part of Cloudflare's infrastructure
    • I comply with applicable privacy laws and respect your privacy rights
    • You have the same privacy protections regardless of your location

    Your Privacy Rights

    You have control over your privacy and advertising preferences:
    • You can clear your browser's cookies at any time
    • You can disable cookies entirely in your browser settings
    • You can use the website normally even with cookies disabled
    • You can opt out of Google Analytics using the methods described above
    • You can control ad personalization through your Google Ads Settings
    • You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance
    • You can enable "Do Not Track" in your browser to signal your privacy preferences
    • You can use ad-blocking software to prevent ads from displaying

    Children's Privacy

    Food Language is appropriate for all ages. Since I don't collect personal information, there are no special privacy concerns for children using this website. However, I encourage parents to supervise their children's internet use.

    Policy Updates

    I may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in my practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

    Questions?

    If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, you can reach out to me through my contact page or YouTube channel.

    In Simple Terms

    Food Language respects your privacy while using advertising to keep the content free. I collect minimal information, use privacy-enhanced services where possible, partner with reputable advertising services like Google AdSense, and am transparent about all data collection. You can enjoy my bread recipes and video tutorials with confidence, and you have full control over your advertising preferences.