Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your overall browsing experience.

Cookies may be set directly by Art Unlock (“first-party cookies”) or by trusted third parties (“third-party cookies”).

Cookies used on the Platform do not contain personal data that directly identifies you, unless you voluntarily provide such data.

2. How We Use Cookies

Art Unlock uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels, tags) for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They support:

  • User login and authentication
  • Session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Basic site navigation

Without these cookies, the Platform may not function properly.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance usability and personalization, including:

  • Language preferences
  • Display and layout settings
  • User interface customization

2.3 Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform, enabling us to:

  • Analyze traffic, errors, and performance
  • Monitor user interaction patterns
  • Improve features, speed, and stability

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Internal analytics tools

These cookies do not track your identity and are used exclusively to improve our services.

2.4 No Advertising or Behavioral Tracking

Art Unlock does not use:

  • Advertising cookies
  • Behavioral profiling technologies
  • Third-party advertisers
  • Cross-site tracking technologies

We do not sell or share cookie data with advertisers.

3. Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies through your browser settings. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set permissions on a site-by-site basis
  • Receive alerts when cookies are being stored

Instructions for managing cookies can be found at:

Important Note

Disabling certain cookies—especially essential or session cookies—may limit or prevent access to:

  • Login features
  • Bookings
  • Account management
  • Language preferences
  • Personalized settings

4. Third-Party Cookies

Certain features rely on trusted third-party service providers. These partners may place their own cookies to support functionality such as:

4.1 Analytics Providers

  • Google Analytics
  • Other GDPR/CCPA-compliant analytics partners

Used exclusively for performance insights and platform optimization.

4.2 Payment Processors

  • Stripe
  • PayPal

Used for secure payment processing and fraud prevention. These cookies do not give payment processors access to your Art Unlock account.

4.3 Hosting & Infrastructure

Cloud providers may use technical cookies strictly for stability and security.

Policy Restrictions

  • We do not allow advertisers or unrelated third parties to track activity on our Platform.
  • We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or behavioral profiling.

5. Cookie Retention

Cookie duration varies depending on purpose:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: remain stored for a defined period unless you delete them
  • Analytics cookies: retained according to third-party default policies (typically 6–24 months)

Art Unlock does not store cookies longer than necessary.

6. Consent

By using the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.

Where required by law (e.g., GDPR jurisdictions), cookie usage may require:

  • A cookie banner
  • Explicit opt-in for analytics or functional cookies
  • Ability to withdraw consent at any time

Art Unlock’s cookie mechanisms are designed to comply with these standards. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you may disable them in your browser as described above.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform enhancements. The “Effective Date” will indicate the latest revision.

8. Contact Information

For questions about our Cookie Policy:

📧 legal@artunlock.art
🏢 Art Unlock Inc. — New York, United States of America