Cookie Policy

ArtConnect GmbH

Last Updated: 26.08.2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ArtConnect GmbH ("ArtConnect," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites at magazine.artconnect.com and artconnect.com (the "Website").

By using our Website, you agree to the use of strictly necessary cookies. For all other cookies, we will ask for your consent via our cookie banner when you first visit the Website. You can change your cookie preferences at any time — see Section 5 for how to do this.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process the personal data collected through cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on future visits and remember information about you, such as your preferences or login status.

We also use similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage (collectively referred to as "trackers" in this policy). These work in a similar way to cookies and are subject to the same consent rules.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into four types based on their purpose:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in a form.

  • Session cookies (ArtConnect): Maintain your login session and basic site functionality. Duration: session.

  • Preference cookies (ArtConnect): Store your settings such as timezone and region. Duration: up to 1 year.

  • sessionStorage (ArtConnect): Temporarily stores data during your browser session. Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Duration: session.

  • Google reCAPTCHA (Google Ireland Ltd): Protects our forms from spam and bots. Duration: up to 6 months. Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

  • Cloudflare (Cloudflare, Inc.): Security, traffic optimisation, and bot protection. Duration: up to 1 year. Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third parties whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not work correctly.

  • Facebook Login (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd): Enables sign-in via your Facebook account. Duration: up to 90 days. Privacy Policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy

  • Instagram Widget (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd): Displays embedded Instagram content on the Website. Duration: session / up to 90 days. Privacy Policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy

  • Vimeo (Vimeo, Inc.): Displays embedded video content. Duration: up to 2 years. Privacy Policy: vimeo.com/privacy

  • Google Tag Manager (Google Ireland Ltd): Manages and deploys tracking and marketing tags on the Website. Duration: session. Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. We use this data to improve the Website and our services.

  • Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd): Analyses website traffic and user behaviour. Duration: up to 2 years. Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

  • MixPanel (Mixpanel, Inc.): Tracks product usage and user behaviour. Duration: up to 1 year. Privacy Policy: mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy

  • Firebase / Google Analytics for Firebase (Google Ireland Ltd): App analytics and performance monitoring. Duration: up to 2 years. Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

  • Hotjar (Hotjar Ltd): Heat maps, session recordings, and form performance analysis. Duration: up to 1 year. Privacy Policy: hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. If you do not allow these cookies, you will see less targeted advertising.

  • Google AdSense (Google Ireland Ltd): Displays personalised advertisements based on your interests. Duration: up to 13 months. Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

4. Cookies Used for Payments

When you make a payment on our Website, our payment providers may set their own cookies to process the transaction securely. These are strictly necessary for completing a purchase and are not used for advertising.

  • Stripe (Stripe, Inc.): Securely processes card payments. Duration: session / up to 1 year. Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

  • Apple Pay (Apple Inc.): Processes Apple Pay payments. Duration: session. Privacy Policy: apple.com/legal/privacy

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your choices at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our Website.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

5.3 Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5.4 Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising

To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies:

5.5 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage tracking preferences through your device's advertising settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking; Android: Settings > Google > Ads).

6. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services listed above are based in the United States or other countries outside the EEA (for example, Mixpanel, Stripe, Apple, Vimeo, and Cloudflare). Where cookies set by these services transfer data outside the EEA, the transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. For more information, please refer to each provider's privacy policy linked in the tables above, or contact us at hello@artconnect.com.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or legal requirements evolve. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify you via the Website or by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:

ArtConnect GmbH
Sophie-Charlotten-Strasse 15, 14059 Berlin, Germany

Email: hello@artconnect.com

Company registration: Amtsgericht Charlottenburg, HRB 135272 B

VAT ID: DE278448333