Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 21, 2026

Art Show Hub ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function without them.

• Session Cookies: Maintain your login state and session information as you navigate the platform.
• Security Cookies: Help detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect your account.
• CSRF Tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

• Preference Cookies: Remember your display preferences, language settings, and other customizations.
• Feature Cookies: Track which features you've used to provide contextual help and suggestions.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, and traffic sources to help us improve our website.
• Performance Monitoring: Measures page load times and identifies technical issues.

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often, to help us optimize the platform experience.

• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance.
• Error Tracking: Help us identify and fix issues that affect your experience.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These include:

• Stripe: Payment processing cookies for secure transactions. Stripe may place cookies to facilitate payment and detect fraud.
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage tracking. Google may use cookies to distinguish users and throttle request rates.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies for authentication and maintaining your login state.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. Our persistent cookies typically expire within 1 year. They are used for remembering your preferences and providing analytics data.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5.2 Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of Art Show Hub may not function as intended:

• You may not be able to stay logged in between sessions
• Your display preferences may not be remembered
• Some interactive features may not work properly
• We may not be able to provide personalized content
• Payment processing may be affected

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for compliance. However, you can manage tracking through your cookie preferences as described above.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Art Show Hub
Email: hello@artshowhub.com

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.