Introduction
Baker Tested (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website bakertested.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
Last updated: March 26, 2026
Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit bakertested.com, we may automatically collect:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referral source, browser type, device type, and operating system
- IP address: Used for analytics and security purposes
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy section below)
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Contact information (if you email us)
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or government IDs.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our content
- Send newsletter communications (only if you opted in)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Detect and prevent security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service by Google LLC. Collects usage data via cookies. Google Privacy Policy
- Beehiiv: Newsletter platform. Collects email addresses of subscribers. Beehiiv Privacy Policy
- Affiliate networks (Impact.com, PartnerStack, and others): When you click affiliate links, these networks may place cookies to track referrals. These cookies are used to attribute purchases to our site and do not collect personally identifiable information beyond your browsing activity on the merchant’s site.
Affiliate Links and Cookies
Baker Tested contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate network or merchant may place a cookie on your device to track the referral. This cookie typically stores:
- The referring site (bakertested.com)
- The date and time of the click
- A unique referral identifier
These cookies are set by the merchant or affiliate network, not by us. We do not have access to the data collected by these cookies beyond aggregate commission reports. For details on how specific merchants handle your data, please refer to their individual privacy policies.
Cookie Policy
Bakertested.com uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (WordPress session, security)
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage (can be opted out)
- Caching cookies: WP Super Cache cookies to improve page load speed
- Affiliate cookies: Set by third-party affiliate networks when you click affiliate links
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Your Rights
For All Visitors
- You may request information about data we hold about you
- You may request deletion of your data
- You may opt out of our newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
European Union Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights including:
- Right to access, rectification, and erasure of your data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
Our legal basis for processing data is legitimate interest (site analytics and improvement) and consent (newsletter subscriptions).
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption, server-level firewalls, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Bakertested.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@bakertested.com