Legal Cookies Policy

Information about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Your Cookie Preferences Matter

You have control over your cookie preferences. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them at any time.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

Technical Definition: Cookies are stored using standard web protocols like HTTP and HTTPS, and are managed through your browser's document.cookie API or similar mechanisms.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
session_id Maintains your session across pages Session Essential
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site attacks Session Essential
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year Essential

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage statistics. This helps us understand how our website is performing and how we can improve user experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Distinguishes unique users 2 years Google Analytics
_ga_* Used to persist session state 2 years Google Analytics
_gid Distinguishes unique users 24 hours Google Analytics
_gat Used to throttle request rate 1 minute Google Analytics

Performance & Functionality Cookies

These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Service Purpose Cookies Used Duration
Netlify Website hosting and performance optimization nf_ab, nf_country Various
Fourthwall E-commerce functionality and cart management fw_session, fw_cart Session to 30 days

Third-Party Services

Google Services

We use several Google services that may set cookies:

Google's Privacy Policy: Google's use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policy. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at policies.google.com/privacy

Netlify

Our website is hosted on Netlify, which may use cookies for:

Fourthwall

We use Fourthwall for e-commerce functionality, which may set cookies for:

Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

GDPR Compliance (EU/UK)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process cookies based on:

CCPA Compliance (California)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Note: We do not sell personal information collected through cookies to third parties.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website operation.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt-out of specific tracking services:

Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may transfer cookie data internationally:

Safeguards: All international transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

Notification: We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below and, where appropriate, through website notifications or email.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us through:

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:

Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the methods outlined in the Contact Information section above. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Last updated: May 2025

Document version: 2.1

Policy effective date: May 25, 2025