This policy explains how ArabellaBaker.com uses cookies and similar technologies (such as browser local storage), what choices you have, and how those choices work in the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area and the United States.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in the same way. They can keep a site working correctly, remember your preferences, or help measure how a site is used.
The cookies this website uses
Strictly necessary (always active)
These are needed for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include security protection for forms, and — if you sign in to the private content editor — a session cookie that keeps you signed in. A single record of your cookie choice is also stored so you are not asked again on every visit. No consent is required for these under UK or EU law.
Analytics (optional, off unless you agree)
If enabled in future, these would collect aggregated, anonymous information about which pages are read and how visitors arrive, so the writing and the site can be improved. They are only set if you choose “Accept all” or switch analytics on.
Marketing (optional, off unless you agree)
If enabled in future, these would help measure or personalise sponsored content. They are only set if you choose “Accept all” or switch marketing on.
Third-party services
The contact form is delivered by FormSubmit (formsubmit.co) and may use a CAPTCHA check to prevent spam; this is a strictly necessary security measure. Some articles may embed content from third parties such as social networks or video platforms, which can set their own cookies once the embedded content loads. Those providers set cookies under their own policies.
Your choices
When you first visit, a banner asks for your choice. You can accept all cookies, reject all optional cookies, or choose category by category. Rejecting optional cookies has no effect on your ability to read the site. You can change your decision at any time:
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site from working.
United Kingdom and European Economic Area
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, and under the EU ePrivacy Directive and EU GDPR, non-essential cookies are only set with your prior, freely given consent. Consent is requested before any optional cookie is placed, refusing is as easy as accepting, and you may withdraw consent at any time using the button above. You also have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and portability in relation to personal data — see the Privacy Policy. You may complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk) or your local EU supervisory authority.
United States
Under state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), and comparable laws in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and other states, residents may opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information and of targeted advertising. This website does not sell or share personal information, and does not use cookies for cross-context behavioural advertising. Choosing “Reject optional” also serves as an opt-out, and Global Privacy Control signals are respected. California residents additionally have rights to know, delete and correct personal information, and not to be discriminated against for exercising those rights.
Children
This website is not directed at children under 13, and no cookies are used to profile children.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated as the website changes. The date at the top shows when it was last revised. If the categories of cookies change materially, consent will be requested again.
Contact
For any question about cookies or your data, please use the contact form.