Welcome to cakebaker.co.uk. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how it is used when you visit our food blog.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://cakebaker.co.uk
We publish content related to food recipes, cooking tips, baking guides, kitchen ideas, and general food-related information for educational and entertainment purposes.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
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Information entered in the comment form
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Visitor’s IP address
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Browser user agent string
This helps us detect spam and keep the website secure.
An anonymised string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors can download images and may be able to extract location data if it exists.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
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If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
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Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies.
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Login cookies save your login details and screen preferences:
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Login cookies last 2 days
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Screen option cookies last 1 year
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“Remember Me” keeps you logged in for 2 weeks
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Editing or publishing an article creates a cookie storing the post ID, which expires after 1 day.
Cookies do not store sensitive personal information.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or social media posts.
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These websites may:
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Collect data about you
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Use cookies
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Track your interaction with the content
We do not control how third-party websites use your data.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
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Registered users (if any) can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except username).
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Website administrators can also access and manage user information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
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A copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Deletion of your personal data
Some data may be retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Food & Recipe Disclaimer
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Recipes, cooking tips, and nutritional information are provided for informational purposes only.
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Results may vary based on ingredients, equipment, and individual cooking methods.
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We are not responsible for allergies, dietary issues, or adverse reactions. Always check ingredient labels and consult a professional if you have specific dietary concerns.