State of the Art
Cookie Statement
How we use cookies on stateofart.com
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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website when you visit the site. They ensure that the website recognizes you on subsequent visits and remembers your preferences.
Legally, we are allowed to place functional cookies without your consent. For all other cookies, we need your consent, which you can give or refuse via our cookie banner.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies are strictly necessary for the use of the website. For example, they remember the contents of your shopping cart, your login status and your language preference. Without these cookies, the webshop will not function properly.
| Cookie | Goal | Retention period |
|---|---|---|
| _shopify_y | Shopify session ID | 1 year |
| _shopify_s | Shopify session tracking | 30 minutes |
| cart | Remember cart contents | 2 weeks |
| secure_customer_sig | Customer login status | 20 years |
| cookie consent | Remember cookie preference | 1 year |
Analytical cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us to improve the website. The data is processed anonymously and not shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
| Cookie | Goal | Retention period |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes website visitors (Google Analytics) | 14 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 Session Data | 14 months |
| _gid | Distinguish visitors by day | 24 hours |
| _gat | Limited number of requests to Google | 1 minute |
You can prevent the use of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements on other websites you visit. They track your browsing behavior and are placed by advertising networks such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads.
| Cookie | Goal | Retention period |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel - visitor behaviour for ads | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta — click tracking for ads | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion tracking | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — personalized ads | 1 year |
Marketing cookies are only placed if you have given your consent for this via our cookie banner.
How do I manage my cookie preferences?
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner on our website. Click on 'Cookie Preferences' in the footer to adjust your settings.
Additionally, you can disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling functional cookies may affect the functioning of the webshop. More information can be found at aboutcookies.org.
Changes to this cookie statement
State of Art reserves the right to amend this cookie statement. The most current version can always be found on stateofart.com. We advise you to consult this statement regularly.