Artist Website Cookie Policy

Document: DOC 5 — Standardised Cookie Policy for Artist Websites · Version 1.2

Governing law: UK PECR · Platform provider: STOODIO LTD

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner about how visitors use the site. Similar technologies — including pixels, local storage objects, and session storage — are referred to collectively as "cookies" throughout this Policy.

2. Legal Framework

The use of cookies on this website is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (UK PECR) and, in respect of personal data, by the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. For visitors from the European Economic Area, the EU ePrivacy Directive also applies.

We are required to obtain your consent before placing any cookies that are not strictly necessary. We do this via the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit the website.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

Essential for the website to operate. They cannot be switched off and do not require your consent. They do not store personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly required.

3.2 Analytics and performance cookies

Collect information about how visitors use the website — pages visited, time spent, artwork engagement. Used to improve the website and generate performance insights for the Artist. Only set with your consent.

3.3 Functional cookies

Allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features. Only set with your consent.

3.4 Marketing cookies (Pro only)

Where the Artist has enabled marketing integrations (e.g. Meta Pixel or Google Ads), these cookies may be set to measure promotional effectiveness. Only set with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies Used on This Website

Strictly necessary

CookiePurposeDuration
stoodio_sessionMaintains your session while browsingSession
stoodio_cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences12 months
stoodio_csrfProtects against cross-site request forgerySession

Analytics (consent required)

CookiePurposeDuration
_stoodio_vidAnonymous visitor ID24 months
_stoodio_sidSession identifier30 minutes
_stoodio_refRecords traffic source30 days
_stoodio_geoApproximate geographic locationSession

5. Managing Your Consent

When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customise your preferences. You may update your preferences at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.

6. How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies via the cookie banner on this website or via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

  • Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
  • Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
  • Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

7. Personal Data via Cookies

Some cookies process personal data such as IP addresses and browsing behaviour. For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Where we introduce new categories of cookie, we will display a new consent banner to seek your updated preferences.

9. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact Stoodio at hello@stoodio.io.

You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.