Merchantartistic

Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 20, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how Merchantartistic ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://merchantartistic.world (the "Website"). This policy is intended to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your preferences.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, except where you have disabled non-essential cookies through our Cookie Settings or your browser. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in our footer.

2. 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 to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and previous activity.

Cookies can be classified in several ways:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the Website.
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (specified in the cookie) or until you delete them manually. They remember your preferences across visits.
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by our Website directly.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by domains other than ours, typically by services we use (e.g., analytics, payment processors).

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, load balancing, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested (such as adding items to a cart or completing a purchase) cannot be provided. These cookies typically do not store personally identifiable information in a directly identifiable form.

  • cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preference choices (accept, reject, or custom settings). Enables us to remember your consent and display the cookie banner accordingly on future visits. Retention: 1 year.
  • session_id: Maintains your session state while you navigate the site. Ensures continuity during checkout and form submissions. Retention: Session (deleted when browser closes).
  • security_token: Used for security purposes to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Protects form submissions from unauthorized sources. Retention: Session.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information in an aggregated or pseudonymized form. This data enables us to improve the Website's performance, identify popular content, detect technical issues, and enhance the overall user experience. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent. The information collected may include pages visited, time spent on pages, bounce rates, and navigation paths.

  • analytics_id: A unique anonymous identifier used to distinguish visitors and track usage patterns without identifying individuals. Retention: 2 years.
  • page_views: Tracks which pages are visited and how often, used for usage statistics and site optimization. Retention: 1 year.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by us or our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing behavior. They are used to deliver more relevant advertisements to you on our Website or on third-party websites, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Marketing cookies are only placed with your consent. They typically use unique identifiers that do not directly reveal your identity but may be linked to other data for advertising purposes.

  • marketing_preference: Stores your marketing consent status so we know whether to load marketing-related scripts and trackers. Retention: 1 year.

4. Legal Basis for Use

In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: We rely on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. No consent is required.
  • Analytics Cookies: We rely on your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time through our Cookie Settings.
  • Marketing Cookies: We rely on your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time through our Cookie Settings.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Retention periods for each cookie type are specified above. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them manually.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing your cookie preferences:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or click "Cookie Settings" to customize which categories of cookies you consent to.
  • Cookie Settings Link: You can access our Cookie Settings at any time through the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page on our Website. Changes you make will take effect immediately for future visits.
  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Instructions vary by browser. For example: Chrome (Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies); Firefox (Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies); Safari (Preferences > Privacy > Cookies); Edge (Settings > Cookies and site permissions). Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain features of our Website from functioning properly.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our Website. These include:

  • Payment Providers: When you make a purchase, our payment processor may set cookies necessary to complete the transaction securely.
  • Analytics Providers: If you consent to analytics cookies, our analytics partners may set cookies to collect usage data.
  • Embedded Content: Pages that contain embedded content (e.g., videos, maps) may result in cookies being set by the third-party provider of that content.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Their use is governed by the respective third party's privacy policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with on our Website. We only enable third-party cookies that are strictly necessary for service delivery, or with your consent where the cookie is optional (e.g., analytics, marketing).

8. Do Not Track and Similar Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) or similar privacy preference signal that indicates you do not wish to be tracked across websites. Our Website currently does not respond to DNT signals because there is no universally accepted standard for how such signals should be interpreted. Instead, we provide you with granular control over cookies through our Cookie Settings. You can manage your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in our footer.

9. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Merchantartistic
47315 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48317, United States

contact@merchantartistic.world

+1 586 326 0006