How We Use Cookies
This Cookie Policy explains how From the Art uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
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 to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., authentication, shopping cart)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Advertising cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements (third-party only)
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems:
- Authentication cookies to identify logged-in users
- Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity
- Shopping cart cookies to remember your selections
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website
- What you click on during your visit
- Browser and device information
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remember your language preference
- Remember your region or country
- Save your artwork favorites
- Customize your gallery view settings
Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies:
- Payment processors: Stripe for secure payment processing
- Analytics: Google Analytics for website analytics
- Social media: Social sharing buttons may set cookies
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones
- Opt-out tools: Use browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, such as adding items to your cart or checking out.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (up to 2 years)
- Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.