General Introduction
Mesa Stories is all about easy recipes and a friendly vibe. We don't require accounts and never gather your personal details directly. That means none of your private info gets sold or handed out to anyone.
Still, it's important to share that we use a few third-party tools behind the scenes. They might automatically pick up some data—like for analytics, targeted ads, or video embeds—to make your time on Mesa Stories even better. This privacy policy breaks down those practices and sheds light on how your privacy and data are safeguarded as you browse Mesa Stories.
Third-party services used
To keep Mesa Stories running smoothly—and to continue providing free recipes—we work with several outside platforms. These services let us analyze site use, keep content free with ad support, and enhance recipes with videos. Here are the main third-party platforms we rely on:
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare helps us track how the site's performing and checks on web traffic. The info collected (like your IP or browsing behavior) is pooled together and never used to identify you. No cookies are needed here, so your anonymity stays intact while we fix any tech problems or boost security.
- YouTube: We sometimes pop in videos from YouTube right on Mesa Stories. When you watch, YouTube (owned by Google) might drop cookies to monitor views or playback stats. If you're logged into Google while watching, your viewing can be tied to your profile—though Mesa Stories can't see any of that information. For details, you can check YouTube/Google's privacy policy.
- Google AdSense: Through Google AdSense, you'll see ads that support our site and keep it free. These use cookies to give you ads that fit your interests or browsing history. We can't view or touch the info Google uses to fine-tune ads. For more on this, check out Google's privacy terms.
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics lets us dig into stats on site visits, like which pages you enjoy or how long you stay. It works with anonymous info tracked by cookies, helping us make Mesa Stories even better—without ever tying details to you personally.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are little text files that land on your device when you use websites. Mesa Stories and trusted partners use them to make your browsing experience smoother:
- Functional cookies: These are a must. They remember things like your language choices or cookie preferences so everything works right. Some parts of the website may not work if you don't have these turned on.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to show you ads that match your interests. They learn from what you like or browse so the ads are more relevant to you.
- Analytics cookies: With help from Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics, these cookies collect info on how visitors use Mesa Stories (like navigation or pages viewed). It all gets grouped together—nothing personally identifiable here—so we can level up our content and speed.
By hanging out on Mesa Stories, you're agreeing to this cookie use. If you want, you can manage or erase cookies in your web browser’s settings. Most browsers let you block, remove, or get notified before cookies are set. Just keep in mind, disabling cookies might change how Mesa Stories—and other sites—work for you.
Changes to this policy
We might tweak this privacy policy now and then. Updates may reflect new features, rule changes, or added services. If something big changes, you'll spot a clear notice right on Mesa Stories (maybe a banner or special announcement).
The top of this policy shows the most recent update. Check back here occasionally so you’re always in the loop about Mesa Stories’s privacy approach.
Contact
Have any questions, feedback, or requests about our privacy policy? Feel free to reach out! You can send us a message at legal@mesastories.com. Mesa Stories is always happy to help, hear your thoughts, and answer your concerns.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking a moment to learn about Mesa Stories’s privacy policy. Using Mesa Stories means you’re cool with the practices above for keeping your info safe. We hope this clears things up so you can cook and browse with confidence. Thanks for trusting Mesa Stories—happy cooking!