Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Baketoolset uses cookies and similar technologies when visitors access https://www.baketoolset.com.

Baketoolset operates its website for customers in Germany and other European destinations. Cookies are used for essential website functions, remembering consent choices and, where permitted, other purposes described in this policy.

Brand: Baketoolset
Website: https://www.baketoolset.com
Email: order@baketoolset.com

The registered company identified above is responsible for website-related data processing, subject to the applicable legal arrangements. The legal company name and contact details should correspond to the information published in the website’s legal notice and Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on a visitor’s device when a website is accessed. Similar technologies may also store or access information on a device.

Depending on their purpose, these technologies may support website functions, retain consent preferences, facilitate checkout or help service providers process requested services.

Cookies may be set by Baketoolset as first-party cookies or by third-party service providers whose services are used on the website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies support functions required for services expressly requested by visitors, such as maintaining a shopping basket, preserving checkout progress or recording cookie consent preferences.

Where a cookie is strictly necessary for a service expressly requested by the visitor, it may be used without consent where permitted under applicable law.

These cookies are limited to the functions and duration necessary for their stated purposes.

3.2 Preference Cookies

Preference cookies may remember choices such as language or other website preferences.

Where consent is required, these cookies will remain inactive until the visitor has given consent through the cookie banner.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies, where used, may help us understand how visitors interact with the website and identify areas for improvement.

These cookies will only be used after the visitor has given the required consent.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies Used by Stripe

Baketoolset uses Stripe as its payment processor. When payment-related services are loaded or used, Stripe may set or access cookies and similar technologies to support payment processing, assess unusual transaction activity and help detect potentially fraudulent transactions.

The cookies and similar technologies used by Stripe may include session-based and longer-lasting items. Their purposes and expiry periods depend on the relevant Stripe service and configuration.

Where a Stripe cookie or related technology is strictly necessary to provide a payment service expressly requested by the visitor, it may be used without consent where the legal requirements for that exception are met. Any non-essential cookie or similar technology requiring consent will only be activated after the visitor has provided the required consent.

For further information about Stripe’s own cookie practices, please consult Stripe’s published Cookie Policy.

4. Cookie Consent and Visitor Choices

When visitors first access our website, a cookie consent banner provides information about cookie use and the available choices.

Non-essential cookies will only be used after the visitor selects “Accept” on our cookie banner. Merely visiting the website, continuing to browse or closing the banner will not be treated as consent.

Where the consent interface provides additional preference controls, visitors may use them to select the categories they wish to allow.

Visitors may withdraw or change their consent at any time through the cookie settings available on our website. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

Refusing non-essential cookies will not prevent visitors from accessing information that does not require those cookies. Some optional website functions may not operate when the relevant cookies are declined.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are retained only for the period appropriate to their purpose. The retention period depends on the cookie’s function, its configuration and the relevant service provider.

The following periods describe our general approach:

Cookie category	Typical retention period
Session cookies	Until the browser session ends, unless a shorter period applies
Essential checkout cookies	For the period required to complete the relevant website function or session
Cookie consent preference	Up to 6 months before the preference is requested again, unless an earlier change or applicable requirement calls for a shorter period
Preference cookies	For the period stated in the relevant cookie settings, according to the preference being stored
Analytics cookies	According to the configured expiry period disclosed in the cookie settings; used only after required consent
Stripe payment-related cookies	For the expiry period specified by Stripe for the relevant cookie or service; these may be session-based or longer-lasting

These periods are not interchangeable. The actual expiry of each cookie should be disclosed in the website’s cookie settings or cookie list where that information is available.

Under applicable German and European data protection rules, there is no single statutory retention period that applies to every cookie. Cookies and similar technologies must be limited to what is necessary for their stated purpose, and consent-dependent technologies must not be activated before the required consent is obtained.

6. Legal Basis

Cookie storage and access are governed by applicable German and European rules, including Section 25 of the German Telecommunications-Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG), where applicable.

Where consent is required, it must be freely given, specific, informed and expressed through a clear affirmative action. The subsequent processing of personal data must also have an appropriate legal basis under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Where a cookie is strictly necessary for a digital service expressly requested by the visitor, the relevant statutory exception may apply. This exception is limited to cookies that meet the applicable legal requirements.

7. Personal Data and Third-Party Service Providers

Cookies and similar technologies may process information such as online identifiers, device or browser information, consent preferences and interactions with relevant website functions.

Where necessary for the purposes described in this policy, information may be processed by Baketoolset and relevant service providers, including Stripe in connection with payment processing.

The categories of personal data processed, processing purposes, legal bases, data recipients, retention arrangements and individual rights are explained further in our Privacy Policy.

8. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow visitors to view, restrict or delete stored cookies through their settings.

Deleting cookies from the browser may remove saved preferences, including cookie consent choices. If consent preferences are deleted, the website may ask visitors to make their choices again.

Browser controls do not replace the consent controls provided on our website. Where consent is required, non-essential cookies must remain inactive until the required consent has been obtained.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when website functions, cookie configurations or applicable legal requirements change.

The current version will be published on our website with the date of the latest update. Changes will be implemented in accordance with applicable law, including any requirement to obtain fresh consent.