General Introduction
Messli is all about simple, enjoyable recipes. You won't have to create an account—Messli doesn't collect your personal details directly. That means we never sell or share any information about you.
However, we'd like to let you know that some data might be picked up automatically by outside services we use. This includes things like traffic analytics, personalized ads, and videos. This privacy policy lays out exactly how these third-party tools work and what we do to keep your data safe every time you browse Messli.
Our External Service Partners
To keep Messli running smoothly and continue offering free recipes, we rely on several trusted partners. These third-party services help us measure site activity, fund our work with ads, and add engaging videos. Here's a quick look at the main services we utilize:
- Google Analytics: This tool from Google provides insights about our site's visitors (like which pages you visit or how long you stay). It helps us spot popular recipes and make improvements. Google Analytics uses cookies, but Messli doesn't collect details that can identify you directly.
- Google AdSense: Google provides this advertising service, making it possible for us to show ads and keep Messli free. AdSense serves up ads tailored to your browsing using cookies, but Messli can't view or access any private information Google may use for personalizing ads. To see how they handle data, check Google’s privacy rules.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare gives us performance and site usage stats without relying on cookies that track your identity. This means we can spot technical hiccups and keep Messli secure and speedy. Data Cloudflare gathers, like IP address and browsing activity, is aggregated and not used to pick out individuals.
- YouTube: Sometimes, recipe videos you see on Messli come from YouTube (owned by Google). Watching these videos may add YouTube or Google cookies to your browser to track stats like view counts. If you’re logged in to Google, YouTube could link views to your profile, but Messli can’t view this info. For more, check out the privacy policy from YouTube or Google.
Cookies and Your Choices
Cookies are tiny text files saved on your device when you use most websites. Messli and our partners use cookies to enhance your experience:
- Functional cookies: Without these, the site couldn’t remember preferences like your chosen language or consent settings. They help Messli work properly and keep essential features running.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to give us info about site traffic and how Messli is used. All details are summarized and help us spot trends so we can boost site speed and content quality.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense places these cookies to show ads based on what you're interested in or your web activity, making ads more useful to you.
By using Messli, you’re agreeing to these cookie practices. You’re free to manage, block, or remove cookies via your browser settings at any time. Most browsers also let you turn off cookies or get notified before they’re stored. Just be aware, disabling them could impact your experience on Messli and other sites.
Policy Changes
This privacy policy might get updated from time to time. If our approach changes, we introduce new tools, or the law requires it, we’ll make adjustments. Any major updates will be made obvious—like a message on our homepage or a special alert.
You’ll always find the latest revision date at the top of this page. We suggest checking back now and then to stay up to speed with how Messli handles your privacy.
Contact Us
Got any questions or need clarification about Messli’s privacy policy? Feel free to reach out! Just send us an email at legal@messli.com. We’re always happy to chat, answer questions, and support our Messli community.
Final Thoughts
Thanks for taking a few minutes to read how Messli protects your information. By using Messli, you accept the data practices explained here. We hope you feel reassured and enjoy discovering new recipes stress-free. We appreciate your trust—happy cooking from the Messli team!