Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 2, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Blue Corner Crafts (accessible via www.bluecornercrafts.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We want to be transparent about what cookies we use and why.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide analytical information to the site owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a few specific reasons on this crafts blog:
- To remember your preferences if you leave a comment.
- To understand how visitors use our site via analytics.
- To track affiliate referrals so we can earn a small commission when you purchase craft supplies from our partners.
The Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into three main groups:
A. Necessary Cookies
These cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. They ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
- Example: Cookies that track whether you have accepted or declined our cookie consent banner.
B. Analytical / Performance Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistical data about how visitors interact with our blog (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on site, and how you arrived here).
- Privacy Protection: Your IP address is automatically anonymized before Google stores the data. These cookies do not allow us to identify you personally.
C. Advertising & Affiliate Cookies (LoveCrafts)
This blog participates in the LoveCrafts affiliate program. When you click a link on our blog directing you to craft supplies on LoveCrafts, a temporary cookie is placed on your browser.
- Purpose: This cookie securely tracks your referral for a set number of days. If you buy something, LoveCrafts pays us a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Overview of Specific Cookies Used
Below is a summary of the tracking systems active on this site:
| Cookie Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Tracks website traffic and user behavior anonymously. | Analytical | Varies (1 day to 2 years) |
| LoveCrafts | Tracks affiliate link clicks and purchase referrals. | Affiliate Tracking | Typically 30 days |
| WordPress / Blog Platform | Remembers your name and email if you check “Save my details” when leaving a comment. | Functional / User Preference | 1 year |
Your Choices: Managing and Disabling Cookies
Non-essential cookies (Analytics and Affiliate tracking) will not be placed on your device unless you give explicit consent via our cookie banner.
You can change your mind or manage your cookies at any time using these methods:
- Our Cookie Banner: Click the “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Consent” tab found at the bottom corner of our website to change your preferences.
- Your Browser Settings: You can configure your internet browser to block or delete cookies entirely. Please note that blocking all cookies may cause some features of our crafting blog (like user comments) to stop functioning correctly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: bluecornercrafts@gmail.com