1. Summary
ArtCatal uses cookies and similar technologies so the site works properly, remembers your preferences, helps us understand how the service is used and, where you allow it, improves your experience. This policy explains which technologies we use, why, and how you can manage your choices.
2. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit it. They let the site remember your actions and preferences for a period of time so you do not have to set them again on every visit.
We may also use similar technologies, such as local storage (localStorage, sessionStorage), identifiers or pixels, which perform comparable functions (for example remembering your session or display preferences).
3. Types of cookies and technologies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the site to work. They include, for example, the session cookie that keeps you signed in, protection against attacks (CSRF) and storage of acceptance of this cookie policy. You cannot disable them if you want to use the service normally.
- Session and security: authentication, user identification and protection against request forgery.
- Consent: record that you have accepted the use of cookies under this policy.
3.2 Preference or personalisation cookies
They let us remember choices you make on the site (for example language, grid or list view, sorting) so you do not have to configure them on every visit.
- Interface preferences: artwork view (grid/list), sort order and criteria in your catalogues.
3.3 Analytics and performance cookies
They help us understand how the site is used (most visited pages, errors, performance), in an aggregated and, where applicable, anonymous way, to improve the service. We only use them if you give consent.
3.4 Advertising or marketing cookies
ArtCatal currently does not use cookies for targeted advertising or remarketing. If we introduce them in the future, we will inform you and ask for your consent where the law requires it.
4. Purposes of cookie use
In short, we use cookies for:
- Basic site operation: secure access, user session and technical stability.
- Account and region preferences: remembering your language and display options.
- Usage analysis: aggregated statistics about site use to improve the service (only with consent).
- Legal compliance: recording consent where mandatory.
5. Consent and legal bases
Strictly necessary cookies rely on legitimate interest and on the need to perform the contract (providing the service). Any other cookies that require consent are only used after you accept them via the cookie notice shown when you visit the site. You may withdraw consent at any time by managing preferences as described in the next section.
6. How to manage your cookie preferences
You can control cookies in the following ways:
- Cookie banner: when you enter the site you can accept cookies. If you already did, the notice will not appear again until you delete cookies or consent expires.
- Browser settings: most browsers let you block or delete cookies in privacy settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site works.
- Deleting cookies: if you clear stored cookies, you will see the cookie notice again and must accept again if you want optional cookies.
Useful links for cookie settings in common browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (see the “Privacy” or “Cookies” section in your browser’s help).
7. Contact
If you have questions about this cookie policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us using the form or email provided in the site’s contact or help section.