Last Updated: August 16, 2025

At BakeMySweet.com, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://bakemysweet.com
BakeMySweet.com is a personal food and baking blog where we share recipes, baking tips, and related content.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process different types of information when you interact with our website, such as:

  1. Personal Information Provided by You:
    • Name, email address, and any details you enter when leaving comments or registering (if applicable).
    • Information is submitted when you contact us via forms or email.
  2. Automatically Collected Information:
    • IP address, browser type, and operating system.
    • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and click behavior.
    • Cookies and other tracking technologies (explained below).
  3. Comments Data:
    • When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
    • An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After approval, your profile picture becomes visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the site, please remove embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images.

Cookies

Like most websites, we use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Here’s how:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies, so you don’t need to re-enter them for future comments. These cookies last 1 year.
  • Login Cookies: If you have an account and log in, temporary cookies will be set to test your browser’s cookie acceptance. Login cookies last 2 days. If you select “Remember Me,” the login persists for 2 weeks. Logout removes these cookies.
  • Screen Display Preferences: Screen preference cookies last 1 year.
  • Editor Cookies: When editing or publishing an article, an additional cookie may be stored to indicate the post ID of the article. It contains no personal data and expires in 1 day.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on BakeMySweet.com may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, links). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the originating website. These third-party websites:

  • May collect data about you.
  • Use cookies and other tracking technologies.
  • Monitor your interactions, including if you are logged in to their platform.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

Who We Share Your Data With

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • Comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.
  • We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely (unless deleted by you or us) to allow recognition of future comments without moderation.
  • Registered Accounts (if any): Stored user information is retained until the account is deleted. Users can update, edit, or delete their profiles anytime (username cannot be changed once set).
  • Inactive or unsubscribed user data may also be deleted periodically to improve data protection.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request an exported copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request that we erase your data (except where retention is legally required).
  • Correct or update incorrect or outdated information.
  • Withdraw your consent for data collection (e.g., cookies, subscriptions).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact@bakemysweet.com

How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption for secure browsing.
  • Restricted access to personal data.
  • Regular monitoring for potential vulnerabilities and attacks.

Data Transfers & Storage

Our website is hosted on servers that may be located outside your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information across borders, in compliance with applicable laws.

Children’s Privacy

BakeMySweet.com is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided data, please contact us immediately for deletion.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the date of revision. Continued use of this site signifies your acceptance of these updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:


Website: https://bakemysweet.com