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Cookie Policy

COOKIE NOTICE

Last updated November 23, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how Pastry Maestra (“Company“, “we“, “us“, and “our“) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://pastrymaestra.com, (“Websites“). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Pastry Maestra) are called “first party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third party cookies”. Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. like advertising, interactive content and analytics). The parties that set these third party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

Why do we use cookies?

We use first and third party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Websites to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties. Third parties serve cookies through our Websites for advertising, analytics and other purposes. This is described in more detail below. The specific types of first and third party cookies served through our Websites and the purposes they perform are described below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit)

How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. The Cookie Consent Manager allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.
The Cookie Consent Manager can be found in the notification banner and on our website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. You may also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser’s help menu for more information.
In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com

The specific types of first and third party cookies served through our Websites and the purposes they perform are described in the table below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit)

Essential website cookies:

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Websites and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.

Name: CookieLawInfoConsent
Purpose: Records the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: WebToffe – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year
Name: cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
Purpose: Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the “Necessary” category .
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: WebToffe – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year
Name: cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
Purpose: The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to record the user consent for the cookies in the category “Functional”.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: WebToffe – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year
Name: cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
Purpose: Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to store the user consent for cookies in the category “Performance”.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: WebToffe – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year
Name: cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
Purpose: Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the “Analytics” category.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: WebToffe – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year
Name: cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement
Purpose: Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the “Advertisement” category.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: WebToffe – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year
Name: cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
Purpose: Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to store the user consent for cookies in the category “Others”.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: WebToffe – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year
Name: SGPBShowingLimitationDomain12310
Purpose: PopUp Builder plugin cookie that allows saving if a pop-up message has been displayed.
Provider: popup-builder.com
Service: Pop up Builder – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: session
Name: SGPBShowingLimitationDomain12298
Purpose: PopUp Builder plugin cookie that allows saving if a pop-up message has been displayed.
Provider: popup-builder.com
Service: Pop up Builder – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: session

Performance and functionality cookies:

These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Website but are non-essential to its use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like videos) may become unavailable.

Analytics and customization cookies:

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you.

Name: _ga
Purpose: It records a particular ID used to come up with data about website usage by the user. It is a HTTP cookie that expires after 2 years.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: Google Analytics – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year 11months 29days
Name: _gat#
Purpose: Enables Google Analytics regulate the rate of requesting. It is a HTTP cookie type that lasts for a session.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: Google Analytics – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 minute
Name: _gid
Purpose: Keeps an entry of unique ID which is then used to come up with statistical data on website usage by visitors. It is a HTTP cookie type and expires after a browsing session.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: Google Analytics – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 day
Name: _gat_gtag_UA_149866828_1
Purpose: Set by Google to distinguish users.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: Google Analytics – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 minute
Name: CONSENT
Purpose: YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data.
Provider: youtube.com
Service: YouTube – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: server_cookie
Expires in: 2 years
Name: #collect
Purpose: Sends data such as visitor’s behavior and device to Google Analytics. It is able to keep track of the visitor across marketing channels and devices. It is a pixel tracker type cookie whose activity lasts within the browsing session.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: Google Analytics – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: pixel_tracker
Expires in: session
Name: _splunk_rum_sid
Purpose: This is a site observability cookie that identifies/monitors site issues.
Provider: nmilasev.wufoo.com
Service: Surveymonkey – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 15 minutes
Name: ep202
Purpose: Signup source attribution,event stitching,and assigning visitors to experiments.
Provider: wufoo.com
Service: Surveymonkey – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: server_cookie
Expires in: 2 months 29 days
Name: ep201
Purpose: Load balancing site traffic and preventing site abuse.
Provider: wufoo.com
Service: Surveymonkey – View Service Privacy Policy  
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 30 minutes

Advertising cookies:

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.

Name: td
Purpose: Used to deliver targeted adverts to users based on browsing activity. It is a HTTP cookie.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: UnrulyX – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: pixel_tracker
Expires in: session
Name: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Purpose: YouTube is a Google-owned platform for hosting and sharing videos. YouTube collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time.
Provider: youtube.com
Service: YouTube – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: server_cookie
Expires in: 5 months 27 days
Name: yt-remote-device-id
Purpose: YouTube is a Google-owned platform for hosting and sharing videos. YouTube collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time.YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video.
Provider: youtube.com
Service: YouTube – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: server_cookie
Expires in: Never
Name: yt-remote-connected-devices
Purpose: YouTube is a Google-owned platform for hosting and sharing videos. YouTube collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time.YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video.
Provider: youtube.com
Service: YouTube – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: server_cookie
Expires in: Never
Name: yt.innertube::requests
Purpose: YouTube is a Google-owned platform for hosting and sharing videos. YouTube collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time.This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.
Provider: youtube.com
Service: YouTube – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: server_cookie
Expires in: Never
Name: yt.innertube::nextId
Purpose: YouTube is a Google-owned platform for hosting and sharing videos. YouTube collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time.This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.
Provider: youtube.com
Service: YouTube – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: server_cookie
Expires in: Never
Name: a
Purpose: Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads.
Provider: pastrymaestra.com
Service: Cox Digital Solutions (Fomerly Adify) – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: pixel_tracker
Expires in: session
Name: YSC
Purpose: YouTube is a Google-owned platform for hosting and sharing videos. YouTube collects user data through videos embedded in websites, which is aggregated with profile data from other Google services in order to display targeted advertising to web visitors across a broad range of their own and other websites. Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time.
Provider: youtube.com
Service: YouTube – View Service Privacy Policy 
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: session

What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?

Cookies are not the only way to recognize or track visitors to a website. We may use other, similar technologies from time to time, like web beacons (sometimes called “tracking pixels” or “clear gifs”). These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enable us to recognize when someone has visited our Websites, or opened an e-mail including them. This allows us, for example, to monitor the traffic patterns of users from one page within a website to another, to deliver or communicate with cookies, to understand whether you have come to the website from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party website, to improve site performance, and to measure the success of e-mail marketing campaigns. In many instances, these technologies are reliant on cookies to function properly, and so declining cookies will impair their functioning.

Do you use Flash cookies or Local Shared Objects?

Websites may also use so-called “Flash Cookies” (also known as Local Shared Objects or “LSOs”) to, among other things, collect and store information about your use of our services, fraud prevention and for other site operations.
If you do not want Flash Cookies stored on your computer, you can adjust the settings of your Flash player to block Flash Cookies storage using the tools contained in the Website Storage Settings Panel. You can also control Flash Cookies by going to the Global Storage Settings Panel,following the instructions (which may include instructions that explain, for example, how to delete existing Flash Cookies (referred to “information” on the Macromedia site), how to prevent Flash LSOs from being placed on your computer without your being asked, and (for Flash Player 8 and later) how to block Flash Cookies that are not being delivered by the operator of the page you are on at the time).

Please note that setting the Flash Player to restrict or limit acceptance of Flash Cookies may reduce or impede the functionality of some Flash applications, including, potentially, Flash applications used in connection with our services or online content.

Do you serve targeted advertising?

Third parties may serve cookies on your computer or mobile device to serve advertising through our Websites. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that you may be interested in. They may also employ technology that is used to measure the effectiveness of advertisements. This can be accomplished by them using cookies or web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other sites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services of potential interest to you. The information collected through this process does not enable us or them to identify your name, contact details or other details that directly identify you unless you choose to provide these.

How often will you update this Cookie Policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

Where can I get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please use our Contact Form. Thank you!

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This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
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CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
CookieLawInfoConsent1 yearRecords the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
ep20130 minutesThis cookie is set by Wufoo for load balancing, site traffic and preventing site abuse.
SGPBShowingLimitationDomain12310sessionPopUp Builder plugin cookie that allows saving if a pop-up message has been displayed.
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
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CONSENT2 yearsYouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data.
_ga2 yearsThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
_gat_gtag_UA_149866828_11 minuteSet by Google to distinguish users.
_gid1 dayInstalled by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
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VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE5 months 27 daysA cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface.
YSCsessionYSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages.
yt-remote-connected-devicesneverYouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video.
yt-remote-device-idneverYouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video.
yt.innertube::nextIdneverThis cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.
yt.innertube::requestsneverThis cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
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