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XOR Solutions Limited
Effective date: 27 May 2025
1. Purpose
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how XOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED (“XOR”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://art-galaxy.com (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), the UK-GDPR and EU ePrivacy Directive.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember preferences or track usage for analytics. “Similar technologies” include HTML5 local storage, pixels and tags.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Why We Use Them | Examples & Lifespan | Legal Basis |
| Strictly Necessary | Operate the e-commerce platform and maintain security. Site cannot function without them. | woocommerce_cart_hash – session; helps detect cart changes WooCommerce, woocommerce_items_in_cart – session; tracks items in cart WooCommerce, wp_woocommerce_session_ – 2 days; assigns unique ID to each shopperWooCommerce | Legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1)(f) UK-GDPR) |
| Functionality | Remember choices such as dismissal of store notices or cookie banner. | store_notice[notice_id] – 2 days; hides promo banner, cookie_consent_status – 6 months; records banner choice | Consent (where required) |
| Performance / Analytics | Measure traffic, diagnose errors, improve content. Analytics loads only after consent via the banner. | _ga – 2 years; distinguishes users Google Help, _ga_<container-id> – 2 years; maintains session state Google Help, _gid – 24 h; counts pageviews, _gat – 1 min; throttles requests | Consent |
| Marketing | Currently not set. If we introduce marketing cookies (e.g., Google Ads) we will update this Policy and request renewed consent. | – | Consent |
No personal data is stored in the WooCommerce cookies; they contain cart identifiers only.
4. Managing Cookies
- Consent Banner – On first visit you will see a banner allowing: Accept All, Reject Non-essential, or Customise. Your selection is stored in cookie_consent_status.
- Change Your Preference – Click “Cookie Settings” (footer) to reopen the banner at any time.
- Browser Controls – Most browsers let you delete or block cookies. Blocking Strictly Necessary cookies may prevent checkout or account login from working. See the browser’s help pages for instructions.
5. Third-Party Cookies & Transfers
Analytics cookies (_ga etc.) are created by Google Analytics 4. Data may be transferred to the United States under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework / UK Addendum with Standard Contractual Clauses (see our Privacy Policy).
We do not permit advertising networks to place cookies on the Site.
6. Retention
Cookies persist for the durations listed in the table above unless you clear them earlier via browser settings. Aggregated analytics data is retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymised.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may amend this Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our business. Material updates will be flagged on the Site and, where feasible, by e-mail. The “Effective date” above shows the latest revision.
8. Contact
Data Protection Officer
XOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED
E-mail: privacy@art-galaxy.com
Postal: Flat 44 Ennerdale House, 121 Hamlets Way, London E3 4TY, UK
Version 1.0 – 27 May 2025
Supersedes any previous cookie notices on art-galaxy.com.