General Introduction
Sweet Cairn is your go-to spot for easy recipes, all served up with a friendly touch. We keep things simple—there's no sign up required and we never ask you for personal details. Because of that, Sweet Cairn does not sell or share any identifiable info about you.
Still, certain information might get picked up from third-party tools that help us level up your visit (like showing popular recipes, personalizing ads, or playing videos). This privacy notice is here to keep you in the loop about what gets collected, how it's used, and the ways Sweet Cairn looks out for your privacy while you browse.
Third-party services used
To keep Sweet Cairn up and running—and to continue sharing free recipe inspiration—we rely on several external services. These partners help us learn how folks use the site, support our content with ads, and add fun extras like video guides. Here's a quick rundown of the most important third parties Sweet Cairn works with:
- Google Analytics: This Google-powered platform helps us see which pages get visited most, how long guests stick around, and overall site trends. Data is anonymous and tracked using cookies. It lets us spot popular dishes and smooth out the browsing experience. Sweet Cairn never receives personal identifiers through this tool.
- Google AdSense: Thanks to Google's ad service, you may notice ads while you browse. These support Sweet Cairn and help keep recipes free. Cookies might be used to match ads to your interests based on your activity. We can’t view or access any personal ad data that Google uses for this purpose. For details, Google’s privacy policy has you covered.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare helps us gauge page performance and traffic flow, but doesn’t use unique cookies to ID you. The info (like IP and browsing patterns) stays broad and helps Sweet Cairn fix technical bugs, maintain speed, and stay secure. No individual info is ever used to single out visitors.
- YouTube: Sometimes you’ll see videos from YouTube (Google’s video platform) embedded on Sweet Cairn. Watching a video might place YouTube/Google cookies to keep track of views and playback stats. If you’re signed into Google, YouTube could connect viewing with your account—but Sweet Cairn can’t see or use this info. Curious about the details? Youtube/Google's privacy guidelines explain more.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are little text files saved to your device when you land on a website. Sweet Cairn, plus select partners, use cookies to make sure you have a smooth, personalized experience:
- Functional cookies: These essential bites help the site run right—like remembering your chosen language or tracking if you agreed to cookie settings. Some features won't work as intended without them.
- Analytics cookies: With Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics, these cookies give us a sense of how visitors move around Sweet Cairn. They're always aggregated, helping us learn what you like so we can serve up better recipes and faster sites.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to tailor ads based on what you browse. They might save notes about interests to show you content you’ll care about more.
By hanging out on Sweet Cairn, you agree to these cookie uses. Want to manage or get rid of cookies? Most browsers give you tools to block, erase, or get notified before a cookie lands. Heads up—if you turn off cookies, Sweet Cairn and other sites might not work quite the same.
Changes to this policy
This privacy statement might change over time. Sweet Cairn will refresh it as our policies evolve, when we introduce new features, or if laws or rules ask us to adjust. When major updates are made, we'll give you a heads up—like a banner on the home page or a special notification.
The date at the top of the document shows when we made our last revision. We recommend glancing over this page now and then to stay current on how Sweet Cairn guards your privacy.
Contact
Got questions or want to make a request about this privacy policy? Reach out to Sweet Cairn anytime—just send an email to legal@sweetcairn.com. We're always ready to chat and happy to help our community with any concerns.
Conclusion
We appreciate you taking the time to review Sweet Cairn's privacy principles. By using our site, you're agreeing to these straightforward practices that keep your information safe. Our aim is for you to explore recipes with total peace of mind. Thanks for trusting Sweet Cairn—happy cooking!