Cookie Policy

Last updated: 31st July 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Aartisian (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website theaartisian.online and any related subdomains.

We use cookies to help our Site work properly, to understand how it is used, and to improve your browsing and shopping experience. Some cookies are strictly necessary; others are only used with your consent.

By clicking “Accept” on our cookie banner, or by adjusting your preferences in “Cookie Settings”, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
Email: support@theaartisian.online]
Address: The Aartisian Ltd, 7 Bell Yard, London WC2A 2JR.

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1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences, items in your cart, or whether you are logged in.

We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To make our Site work and enable core functionality (for example, shopping cart, checkout, account login).
• To remember your preferences (for example, currency, language, cookie choices).
• To understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve design, content and performance.
• To show relevant content and, where applicable, personalised marketing.
• To help keep our Site secure and to prevent fraud.

3. Types of cookies we use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

• Logging into your account
• Adding items to your cart or wishlist
• Completing checkout
• Setting your privacy or cookie preferences

Without these cookies, the Site and our services (such as shopping and account management) may not function correctly.

These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law but we list them here for transparency.

3.2 Performance & analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can measure and improve performance. They may collect information such as:

• Which pages were visited and how long was spent on them
• Links clicked and navigation paths
• Error messages encountered

We may use third-party analytics tools for this purpose. Where required by law, we only set these cookies if you consent via our cookie banner or “Cookie Settings”.

3.3 Functionality cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. For example:

• Remembering your currency, language or region
• Remembering whether you are logged in
• Remembering items you viewed recently

If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Advertising & marketing cookies

If we use advertising or marketing cookies, they help us:

• Show you relevant ads or content based on your interests
• Limit how often you see an advertisement
• Measure the effectiveness of campaigns

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners (for example, social networks, advertising networks, or affiliate partners). They may track your browsing habits across websites and build a profile of your interests.

We only set advertising cookies where you have given your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time using “Cookie Settings”.

3.5 Social media cookies

Social media cookies are set by services such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn or similar platforms when you use share buttons, social plugins, or visit our pages on those platforms.

These cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content or adverts on those platforms. We do not control how these platforms use your data and recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies.

4. Cookies we use

The specific cookies used on our Site may change over time as we improve and update our services. They typically include:

• Platform / shop cookies – to run the online store, manage sessions, carts, checkouts, and security.
• Analytics cookies – to measure visits, traffic sources, and user journeys.
• Preference cookies – to remember language, currency, and cookie settings.
• Marketing / social cookies – where used and enabled by you.

If required, we can provide a more detailed cookie list via our “Cookie Settings” tool or upon request.

5. Legal basis for using cookies

Because The Aartisian operates in the UK (and may serve EU/EEA customers), we rely on the following legal bases:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Our legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional online marketplace and providing services you request (for example, adding products to cart, checking out).
• All other cookies (analytics, functionality, advertising, social): Your consent, which you can give or withdraw via our cookie banner or “Cookie Settings”.

Our use of cookies is also governed by applicable laws such as the UK GDPR / EU GDPR and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

6. How to manage your cookie preferences

6.1 Via our cookie banner / “Cookie Settings”

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise your preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on “Cookie Settings” (usually available in the footer or within your account/privacy settings).

Please note:

• Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our banner, because they are essential for the Site to function.
• If you choose to reject certain cookies, parts of the Site may not work as intended.

6.2 Via your browser settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including:

• Blocking all cookies
• Blocking cookies from specific websites
• Deleting cookies when closing the browser

If you block all cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly (for example, you may not be able to log in or complete a purchase).

7. Third-party cookies

Some cookies on our Site may be set by third parties, such as:

• Analytics and performance providers
• Payment service providers
• Advertising and social media platforms
• Embedded content providers (for example, videos, maps, widgets)

These third parties may use information collected through their cookies for their own purposes, as described in their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend you review those policies for more details.

8. Data collected via cookies

Depending on the cookie and your settings, the information collected may include:

• Device and browser information
• IP address (often in truncated or hashed form where possible)
• Website pages visited and time spent
• Clicks, scrolls and navigation paths
• Referring website or campaign
• Items added to cart or wishlist
• Login status (but not your password)

We treat this information as personal data where it allows us to identify you as an individual or is linked to your account. In those cases, our Privacy Policy explains in more detail how we process your personal data, your rights, and how to exercise them.

9. How long cookies are stored

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

The exact duration depends on the cookie and its purpose. For example, a cookie that remembers your cart might last a few days, while a cookie that remembers your cookie preferences might last up to 12 months.

10. Updates to this Cookie Policy

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

• The cookies we use
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Our business or services

When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via the Site or email.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:

The Aartisian
Email: support@theaartisian.online