Transparency about cookies

Cookie Policy

Effective October 15, 2024. This page explains what cookies we use and how to control them, including California opt-out options.

Key points

  • Essential cookies run the site and remember your consent choices.
  • Optional cookies (functional, analytics, advertising) are off until you enable them.
  • You can change your choices anytime below or through the cookie banner.
  • See Privacy Policy for how we handle personal information and Do Not Sell/Share for California opt-outs.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use similar technologies like local storage. They help us keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand how the site performs.

Cookies we use

Essential

Required for security, load balancing, authentication, and to remember your cookie choices.

  • Session and security cookies
  • Cookie preference storage

Functional

Improve convenience, such as remembering form progress or preferences.

  • Saved settings
  • Remembered inputs between visits

Analytics

Help us measure traffic and understand how features are used so we can improve.

  • Page performance metrics
  • Aggregated usage patterns

Advertising

Used for personalized offers or retargeting if enabled in the future.

  • Ad conversion tracking
  • Audience measurement

Third-party providers (such as Stripe for payments or analytics vendors) may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content or services. Those are subject to their policies.

How to control cookies

  • Use our on-site controls: adjust preferences below or in the cookie banner. Changes take effect going forward on this device.
  • Browser settings: most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may break site functionality.
  • California opt-outs: see our Do Not Sell/Share page to exercise rights under the CCPA/CPRA.
  • Third-party controls: some providers offer their own opt-outs (for example, analytics or ad platforms). Refer to their settings where applicable.

Retention

Cookie lifespans vary. Essential cookies typically last for a session or up to one year to remember your settings. Optional cookies are retained according to their purpose and your choices. Deleting or blocking cookies may remove preferences and require you to reselect options.

Manage your preferences

Questions?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@nicholescakes.com.