Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Overview
Byte The Chef (bytethechef.com) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Cookies: We use a small number of cookies to improve your experience. These include a visitor ID cookie for the recipe rating system (so you can rate recipes without creating an account) and standard session cookies for site functionality.
Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not require user accounts, and we do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or payment information. The recipe rating system uses an anonymous cookie — no registration or personal data is needed.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics — for anonymous site usage statistics.Google's Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements.How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Cloudflare — for DNS, security, and performance.Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
Recipe ratings are stored indefinitely to maintain accurate aggregate ratings. The visitor ID cookie expires after 2 years. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention settings.
Your Rights
You can clear your cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will remove your visitor ID and any rating history. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking and personalized advertising using the links provided above.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at [email protected].