General Introduction
Purpose Pan is your friendly recipe destination focused on easy cooking and a welcoming vibe. You won't find user accounts here, and we don't gather your personal details directly. That means we never sell or share your private information.
Still, some info may be collected automatically through outside services that help us make Purpose Pan better for you (like seeing our audience stats, showing relevant ads, or sharing video content). This policy lays out how those services collect data, what steps we take to keep your info private, and what to expect when you use Purpose Pan.
Third-party services used
To keep Purpose Pan running smoothly and provide you with free recipes, we rely on several third-party providers. They help us see how our site is used, keep Purpose Pan funded with ads, and add features like videos to our recipes. Here are some of the outside services we use:
- Google Analytics: This traffic measurement tool from Google gives us insight into how people are using Purpose Pan, from which pages are visited to how long you stay. Everything is anonymous and helps us fine-tune the site. It uses cookies to track data, but Purpose Pan won’t ever see anything that personally identifies you.
- Google AdSense: Google’s ad platform lets us show advertisements on Purpose Pan. These ads support the site and help us keep recipes available for free. AdSense places cookies that pick ads matching your browsing. Purpose Pan can't view or access your personal details from Google’s system. You can always review Google’s privacy policy to learn more.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare helps us monitor site performance and web traffic in a privacy-friendly way, without tracking cookies that single out individuals. Data like your IP address or browsing trends is collected in an aggregated form and never used to pinpoint you personally. This keeps Purpose Pan secure and quick to load.
- YouTube: Sometimes, we share recipe videos on Purpose Pan from YouTube (owned by Google). When you watch these clips, YouTube or Google cookies may collect viewing statistics and monitor playback. If you’re logged in with Google, your viewing history could connect with your account, but Purpose Pan never gets access to that information. You’ll find more details on YouTube and Google’s privacy policies.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files set on your device when you land on a website. Purpose Pan and its outside partners use cookies to upgrade your experience while you browse:
- Functional cookies: These are needed for Purpose Pan to work as it should (like remembering your chosen language or saving your consent settings). If you turn them off, some site features could stop working.
- Analytics cookies: Used by both Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics, these gather info about visits and activity. The results are combined, helping us see how visitors use Purpose Pan and what we can improve.
- Advertising cookies: Placed by Google AdSense, these cookies keep track of your preferences or what you view, so the ads you see fit your interests.
By hanging out on Purpose Pan, you agree to the cookie use described above. It’s easy to manage or wipe cookies from your browser’s settings. Most browsers let you block or erase cookies, or send alerts before they’re stored. Just keep in mind: disabling cookies might make Purpose Pan (and other sites) work differently.
Changes to this policy
Purpose Pan's privacy policy may change from time to time. When we update things—whether it’s to reflect new services or follow updated laws—we’ll make these changes clear (for instance, with a notice right on our homepage or by sending out a notification).
Check the update date at the top of this document for our most recent version. We recommend dropping by this page now and then so you’re aware of how Purpose Pan handles your data and privacy.
Contact
Questions or feedback about our privacy policy? Want to get in touch? Send us a note at legal@purposepan.com. Purpose Pan is always happy to chat and help answer anything on your mind.
Conclusion
Thanks for checking out Purpose Pan’s privacy policy! By exploring our site, you agree to these data practices. We hope this gives you peace of mind, so you can relax and enjoy our recipes. Thanks again for visiting Purpose Pan and happy cooking!