Effective Date: 04/04/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Artcrafture ('we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.artcrafture.com (the 'Website'). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, understand how you use our Website, and improve your overall experience. They do not typically contain personal information that can identify you directly, but they may store identifiers linked to information we hold about you.
2. WHY WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for several reasons:
- To enable essential Website functionality (such as shopping cart, login, and secure areas)
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze how visitors use our Website and improve performance
- To deliver relevant advertising and marketing communications
- To enhance security and prevent fraud
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use different categories of cookies on our Website. Below is a detailed explanation of each category and the specific cookies we deploy.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
Legal Basis: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and do not require your consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest).
Purpose: These cookies enable core functionality such as security, account access, and shopping cart operations. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Examples:
- Session Cookies: Maintain your login session and shopping cart contents
- Authentication Cookies: Verify your identity when you log in
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
- Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute traffic across servers for optimal performance
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 12 months for persistent cookies.
3.2 Functional Cookies (Preference Cookies)
Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
Purpose: These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced, personalized features. They improve your user experience but are not essential for the Website to function.
Examples:
- Language Preference: Remember your selected language (English, Finnish, or Bengali)
- Currency Preference: Remember your selected currency (EUR, USD, or Taka)
- Display Preferences: Remember how you prefer to view artwork (grid or list view)
- Cookie Consent Preferences: Remember your cookie consent choices
Duration: Up to 12 months.
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Performance Cookies)
Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This helps us improve Website performance and user experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behavior, page views, session duration, and traffic sources
- Heatmap Tools: Analyzes how users interact with Website elements
- Error Tracking: Identifies technical issues and errors on the Website
Duration: Up to 24 months.
3.4 Marketing Cookies (Targeting/Advertising Cookies)
Legal Basis: These cookies require your explicit consent under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions, optimizes ads, and builds targeted audiences for Facebook advertising
- Google Ads: Delivers personalized ads based on your browsing behavior
- Retargeting Cookies: Show you Artcrafture ads on other websites after you visit our Website
- Social Media Cookies: Allow you to share content on Instagram, Pinterest, and other platforms
Duration: Up to 24 months.
4. FIRST-PARTY AND THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
4.1 First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by Artcrafture and are used to operate and improve our Website. We have full control over these cookies and the data they collect.
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners that we use to enhance Website functionality, analyze traffic, and deliver advertising. We do not have direct control over these cookies.
Third-party services we use may include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Payment Processors (Paytrail, Klarna): Secure payment processing
- Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest): Social sharing and advertising
- Google, Facebook and Apple OAuth: User authentication and login
5. DETAILED COOKIE LIST
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our Website:
| Cookie Name |
Category |
Purpose |
Provider |
Duration |
| session_id |
Strictly Necessary |
Maintains user session |
Artcrafture |
Session |
| cart_token |
Strictly Necessary |
Stores shopping cart contents |
Artcrafture |
30 days |
| csrf_token |
Strictly Necessary |
Security protection |
Artcrafture |
Session |
| language_pref |
Functional |
Remembers language choice |
Artcrafture |
12 months |
| currency_pref |
Functional |
Remembers currency choice |
Artcrafture |
12 months |
| _ga |
Analytics |
Google Analytics tracking |
Google |
24 months |
| _fbp |
Marketing |
Facebook Pixel tracking |
Facebook |
90 days |
| cookie_consent |
Strictly Necessary |
Stores consent preferences |
Artcrafture |
12 months |
Note: This list represents the main cookies used on our Website. Additional cookies from third-party services may be deployed from time to time.
6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
6.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies (Functional, Analytics, and Marketing cookies). You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
6.2 Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing our Cookie Settings tool (usually found in the Website footer or privacy settings menu). You can enable or disable specific cookie categories:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Always enabled (cannot be disabled)
- Functional Cookies: Enable/disable to control preference storage
- Analytics Cookies: Enable/disable to control performance tracking
- Marketing Cookies: Enable/disable to control advertising
6.3 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality and your user experience.
Browser-specific cookie management instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (macOS): Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Safari (iOS): Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
6.4 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info/choices
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): www.youronlinechoices.eu
7. DO NOT TRACK (DNT) SIGNALS
Some browsers have a 'Do Not Track' (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. As a result, we do not respond to DNT signals at this time. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings tool.
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are under 18, please do not use our Website or provide any information to us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised 'Last Updated' date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
