Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 January 2026
Art Licence Studio (operated by Art Licence Studio Ltd in the UK) is a socially-conscious, people-first
platform. We believe in transparency and minimal data collection. This Cookie Policy explains how we
use cookies and similar technologies on our website in compliance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and
Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). It also describes how you can manage your cookie
preferences at any time.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. They serve various purposes to make
websites work properly, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. We also use similar
technologies like local storage, web beacons, and pixel tags for the same reasons. In short, cookies help
our site remember you (for example, keeping you logged in or remembering your settings) and
provide information that helps us understand how people use our platform so we can improve it.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use a few different types of cookies on Art Licence Studio, classified into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential) – These cookies are required for our website to function
properly . Without them, services you expect – like logging in, secure payment processing, or
adding items to your cart – wouldn’t be possible. They include things like session identifiers and
security tokens that keep you logged in, enable core features, and prevent fraud. They also support trust & safety features, including our automated and human content moderation systems (such as our internal assistant "Studio Mentor"), which help keep the platform safe for everyone. These
cookies do not require your consent under the law, as they are essential for providing the service
you request.
Performance & Analytics Cookies – These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site
so we can enhance performance and fix issues . For example, they may track page views,
usage patterns, and error reports in an anonymised manner. This data helps us see which
features are popular or if users encounter bugs, allowing us to improve your experience. We
prioritise privacy-friendly analytics: for instance, we use tools like Plausible Analytics which do not
use cookies or collect personal data . If we ever use services like Google Analytics, those
cookies (e.g. _ga identifiers) would only be set with your consent and used to collect
aggregate usage statistics .
Preference Cookies (Functionality) – These cookies remember your choices and preferences to
provide a more personalised experience . For example, they might save your language
selection, region, display settings (light/dark mode), or other customizations so you don’t
have to set them every time. While not strictly necessary, these improve convenience and may be
enabled to make the site remember you better. We will ask for your consent to use preference
cookies when required.
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Marketing Cookies – We currently keep marketing cookies to an absolute minimum, in line with
our privacy-first stance . Marketing cookies are used to deliver content or advertisements
that are more relevant to your interests. They can track your browsing habits across our site (and
sometimes across other sites) to show you targeted ads or promotions. We will always obtain
your consent before enabling marketing cookies, and you can opt out at any time. (At present,
Art Licence Studio does not heavily rely on advertising, so you will see little to no marketing
cookies by default.)
Third-Party Cookies and Technologies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services that we integrate to provide certain
features. We want to be clear about these third-party technologies and why we use them:
Stripe (Payment Processor): We use Stripe to handle secure payments on Art Licence Studio.
Stripe may set cookies on your device to enable payment transactions, prevent fraud, and
remember your checkout preferences . These cookies are essential for processing payments
safely. For more details, you can review Stripe’s Cookie Policy.
Supabase (Backend & Authentication): Supabase is our backend platform (database and auth
system). It may use cookies or similar means to manage user authentication sessions and
ensure security . For instance, when you log in, Supabase helps keep you logged in securely
(this might involve a token stored in a cookie or local storage). See Supabase’s privacy policy for
information on their data practices.
Analytics Services: As noted, we use a privacy-focused analytics service (Plausible) which does
not set any cookies . This means your visit is not tracked by third-party analytics cookies. If we
integrate Google Analytics or similar in the future, those services would set cookies (_ga, _gid,
etc.) to analyze website traffic and user behavior. We will only enable such analytics cookies
with your prior consent, and any data collected will be used to improve our service in line with
our Privacy Policy.
Social Media and Login Cookies: If you choose to log in or sign up via a social account (such as
Facebook Login or Google OAuth), you may receive cookies from those third-party providers
during the authentication process. These cookies are set by the external provider (e.g.
facebook.com) and are beyond our direct control. They might be used by Facebook/Google to
authenticate you or for their own security and analytics. We only permit these to run if you
deliberately use a social login option. For more details, see the privacy/cookie policies of the
respective providers (e.g. Facebook’s Data Policy or Google’s Privacy Policy). We do not share
your data with social platforms except for what's necessary to log you in, and we do not use
social media tracking pixels on our site without consent.
Note: Any third-party cookies on our site are used to provide essential functionalities or improve
your experience, never to wholesale harvest data. We carefully select partners that align with our
values (for example, using Plausible instead of more invasive trackers). Nonetheless, those third parties
have their own cookie policies, and we encourage you to review those as well for complete information.
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Cookie Consent and Your Choices
We believe you should have control over your online privacy. When you first visit Art Licence Studio, we
display a cookie consent banner. This banner informs you that we use cookies and asks for your
consent for any non-essential cookies. You have a choice to accept or reject certain cookies:
ICO Cookie Banner Compliance (PECR):
In accordance with ICO guidance on cookie consent, our cookie banner is designed to:
• Provide a clear "Reject All" option with EQUAL PROMINENCE to the "Accept All" option
• Both buttons are the same size, colour contrast, and visual weight
• Neither option is hidden behind additional clicks or "Manage Preferences"
• You can make your choice on the FIRST layer of the banner without needing to navigate further
• We do not use "dark patterns" that steer you towards accepting cookies
• Rejecting cookies is as easy as accepting them – one click in either case
This approach follows the ICO's August 2023 guidance requiring websites to make it as easy to
reject non-essential cookies as it is to accept them (https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/
news-and-blogs/2023/08/it-s-time-to-end-damaging-website-design-practices-that-may-harm-your-users/).
Giving Consent: By clicking "Accept All" on the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as
described in this policy. This will enable all non-essential cookies that you approved (if any).
We will then store a setting (in a cookie or local storage) to remember that you've consented, so
you won't see the banner every time. (The consent flag is stored as
als_cookie_consent on your device.)
Managing Preferences: If you prefer to allow only some categories of cookies, you can manage
your preferences at any time. We provide a Cookie Settings or Privacy & Consent section in
your account settings where you can toggle different types of cookies on or off (e.g. analytics or
marketing) . Essential cookies are always enabled for the site to work , but you
have the choice to disable analytics or marketing cookies if you initially accepted them. These
settings give you granular control, and any changes you make are saved and respected by our
system. You can also withdraw consent for non-essential cookies entirely by turning them off in
the settings – we will stop using them and any future cookies of that type will not be set.
Using Browser Settings: In addition to our on-site controls, you have the option to control
cookies through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies.
For example, you can typically find these options under the browser’s “Privacy” or “Security”
settings. You may choose to block third-party cookies or even all cookies. Please note that if you
disable cookies in your browser (especially essential ones), some features of our site may not
function correctly or at all . Here are quick paths for popular browsers:
Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data to manage cookie
settings.
Firefox: Go to Options (or Preferences) > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > click Manage Website Data to see and remove cookies.
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
and site data.
Using your browser controls, you can delete all cookies stored on your device and set rules to refuse
cookies in the future. Keep in mind, rejecting all cookies might mean you have to manually adjust
preferences each time you visit our site, and some services (like staying logged in or processing a
payment) might not work.
Your Rights and Privacy
Your rights regarding cookies and personal data are important to us. Under UK GDPR and related
privacy laws, you have the right to:
Consent or Refusal: You have the right to choose whether to accept non-essential cookies. We
will not deploy analytics or marketing cookies without your consent, and you can withdraw
consent at any time. If you decline cookies, you will still be able to use our site for core features.
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Access Information: You have the right to know what cookies we use and why. This Cookie
Policy, along with our Privacy Policy, is intended to provide full transparency about the cookies
and data practices on our platform . If you have any questions, feel free to ask us.
Control and Manage: You have the right to manage your cookie preferences (through our
website settings or your browser, as described above) . We provide tools for you to change
your mind and adjust consent easily, reflecting the principle that it should be as easy to withdraw
consent as to give it.
Delete Data: You have the right to request deletion of personal data that we have collected from
you, which would include any personal information obtained via cookies (for example,
identifiable analytics data, if any) . While most cookie data is anonymous, if you believe
we have associated any cookie-derived data with your account, you can ask us to remove it. You
can also clear cookies from your own browser at any time to erase any data they may contain.
For more details about how we handle personal information (beyond cookies), please see our Privacy
Policy. We are committed to upholding your rights and ensuring your privacy is protected.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our
business operations. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a
new "Last updated" date and, if the changes are significant, we may notify you by other means (for
example, by email or with a notice on our homepage). We encourage you to review this Policy
periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Any updates will be effective once posted,
unless otherwise indicated. Rest assured, we will not reduce your rights under this Policy without your
explicit consent.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or your personal data,
please contact us. We’re here to help and we take your privacy seriously.
Email: support@artlicencestudio.co.uk
Address: Art Licence Studio Ltd, 5 Brayford Square, London, UK, E1 0SG
You can also reach out to us through our website’s contact form or customer support channels. We will
respond as soon as possible to address your inquiry.
By using Art Licence Studio, you trust us with your digital art licensing needs and your data. We value
that trust, and we are committed to using cookies responsibly — only as needed to give you a great
experience while protecting your privacy every step of the way . Thank you for reading our Cookie
Policy!
