General Introduction
Pecan Groove is your go-to spot for simple, social-friendly recipes. There's no need for user profiles, and we don't gather any personal details ourselves. That means we never sell or share anything about you personally.
Still, we'd like to let you know how some information can be captured automatically through tools from outside sources we use to make your visit better—like traffic insights, tailored ads, or embedded videos. This privacy notice is here to clearly outline these details and explain how Pecan Groove keeps your privacy safe while you browse our site.
Third-party services used
To keep Pecan Groove running smoothly and recipes totally free, we rely on several outside platforms. These services help us measure site activity, keep the site funded using ads, and spice up our content with videos. Here are the key third-party tools involved:
- Google Analytics: This analytics service from Google helps us get anonymous stats on website visits—like what pages are popular and how long folks stay. These insights let us see which recipes get the most love and help us keep improving. Google Analytics may leave cookies to track this, but Pecan Groove never collects data that could personally reveal your identity.
- Google AdSense: AdSense, Google's ad network, lets us place ads on the site and keeps our recipes free for you. It uses cookies to show ads you might like, based on what you browse. Pecan Groove can't see or access the personal details Google uses to personalize ads. For more info, take a look at Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare’s web analytics tool helps us monitor things like site speed and traffic trends without using cookies that identify you. Its data lets us spot issues and keep everything running fast and secure. What Cloudflare collects—such as IP addresses or browsing activity—is used in aggregate, not for individual identification.
- YouTube: Sometimes, you’ll find recipe videos from YouTube embedded on Pecan Groove (YouTube belongs to Google). If you watch these, YouTube/Google cookies may track views and collect stats (like view counts). If you’re signed into Google, YouTube could link your viewing data to your account, but we don’t have access to that info. For more details, you can read YouTube/Google’s privacy policy.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny files stored on your device as you browse. Pecan Groove and the external tools we use rely on cookies for a better browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These make sure the website works right—like remembering your language choices or what you’ve agreed to. Without them, some site features might misbehave.
- Analytics cookies: Both Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to track site visits and behavior. All data is combined so we can see how you and others use Pecan Groove. This helps us boost content quality and speed.
- Advertising cookies: AdSense uses these to show ads tailored to you. They log interests and browsing so ads can be more relevant.
By using Pecan Groove, you agree to how we use cookies as explained above. You can always change cookie settings or remove them anytime through your browser. Most browsers let you block, delete, or get warnings about cookies. If you block cookies, though, your experience on Pecan Groove—along with other sites—could be impacted.
Changes to this policy
We might update this privacy notice to reflect new services or tweaks in how we operate, or to stay in line with new legal requirements. When there’s a major update, you’ll clearly see it on Pecan Groove’s homepage or get a special announcement.
Check the date at the top for our most recent revision. It’s a good idea to drop by this page from time to time to see how Pecan Groove keeps your info safe.
Contact
Got any questions, worries, or requests involving our privacy practices? Reach out to us anytime. Message us at legal@pecangroove.com. Pecan Groove loves connecting with visitors and is always ready to help.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking a moment to go over our privacy policy. Using Pecan Groove means you accept these practices for protecting your info. We hope all this helps you feel confident and relaxed while enjoying our recipes. Thanks for putting your trust in Pecan Groove—and happy cooking!