Cookie Policy
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small data files stored on or read from your device. They help websites remember sessions, preferences, security events, and usage. Some are set by ArtTern (“first-party”), and others by services embedded in or connected to the Website (“third-party”). Session cookies expire when the browser closes; persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until deleted.
2. Categories We May Use
| Category | Purpose | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, fraud prevention, login, session, checkout, load balancing, consent records, and core Website functions | Active because the Website cannot properly operate without them |
| Functional | Language, region, display, saved choices, embedded media, and enhanced personalisation | Based on consent or preference where required |
| Analytics and performance | Audience measurement, page performance, errors, traffic sources, and feature improvement | Based on consent where required |
| Advertising and social media | Campaign measurement, audience creation, relevant promotion, social sharing, and cross-site recognition | Based on consent where required |
3. Technologies and Providers
The exact providers may change as our Website evolves. They may include WordPress and WooCommerce technologies; security and hosting tools; payment processors; analytics tools; email or CRM tools; video and social-media embeds; maps; advertising platforms; and cookie-consent management tools.
The cookie banner or preference centre should display the current cookie name, provider, purpose, category, and duration based on the technologies actually detected on the Website. That live list forms part of this Policy.
4. Your Choices
- Use the Cookie Settings link or button on the Website to accept, reject, or change non-essential categories.
- You may withdraw consent as easily as it was given. Withdrawal does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.
- You can also block or delete cookies through browser settings, but parts of the Website may not function correctly.
- Where supported, browser privacy signals may be considered, but they may not replace the Website preference centre.
WordPress setup note: Add your cookie-consent plugin’s “Open Cookie Settings” shortcode or button here after this paragraph so users can reopen their preferences at any time.
5. Third-Party Content
Embedded videos, maps, social posts, payment tools, and other third-party features may set cookies or collect usage data. Their independent policies apply. Where technically possible and required, these features should remain blocked until the relevant consent is given.
6. Retention
Cookie duration depends on purpose. Necessary session cookies may expire quickly; security, preference, analytics, or consent records may last longer. We and our providers should not retain cookie-linked personal data longer than reasonably necessary for the stated purpose and applicable legal requirements.
7. Changes
We may update this Policy when technologies, providers, purposes, or legal requirements change. The current date will appear above. Material new uses requiring consent will be reflected in the cookie banner or preference centre.
8. Contact
Questions or privacy requests: support@arttern.com. Read the full Privacy Policy.