Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 22.2.2025
Last Updated: 11.8.2025
This Cookie Policy explains how ART Walkway (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, access account functions (where available), subscribe to newsletters, or interact with our content (“Services”).
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. You can manage your preferences at any time via our cookie consent banner or browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work efficiently, remember preferences, analyze usage, and (where enabled) support advertising delivery.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain until they expire or you delete them
- First-party cookies — set by our site
- Third-party cookies — set by services we integrate with
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly and securely
- Remember preferences and settings
- Measure traffic and improve performance (where enabled and consented)
- Deliver advertising and measure ad performance (where enabled and consented)
- Process patronage payments securely via third-party payment providers (where used)
We do not sell cookie data as a standalone dataset.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples* |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for site functionality, security, and (where applicable) account/session integrity. Cannot be turned off. | Platform/session cookies |
| Functional Cookies | Store preferences and improve usability. Not intended for cross-site advertising. | Preference cookies |
| Analytics Cookies | Measure traffic, performance, and usage patterns. Used only if you consent. | Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _ga_*) |
| Advertising Cookies | Deliver ads, measure ad performance, and limit frequency. Used only if you consent. | Google AdSense cookies (varies by configuration) |
*Examples may vary over time depending on configuration and vendor updates.
4. Third-Party Cookies We Use
We work with trusted third parties that may set cookies:
- Patronage payments (Essential where used): Stripe may set cookies required for fraud prevention and secure payment processing when you use a patronage link or checkout flow.
- Analytics (Consent-based): Google Analytics may set analytics cookies if enabled and if you consent.
- Advertising (Consent-based): Google AdSense may set cookies to display ads, measure performance, and manage frequency if you consent to advertising cookies.
Some providers may process data outside the EU/EEA. Where required, transfers are handled using GDPR-compliant safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
5. Consent & Cookie Management
Under GDPR and Finnish law, we request consent for non-essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies).
When you visit our site, you may be presented with a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all — enables all cookie types, including analytics and advertising
- Reject non-essential — keeps only essential cookies
- Customize — select which categories you allow
You can update preferences anytime via the cookie settings link (where available) or by clearing cookies in your browser.
6. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some site features may not function correctly if you block essential cookies.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
7. Google Controls
You can adjust Google-related settings through Google’s tools:
- Google Analytics opt-out tools (where applicable)
- Google Ads settings and personalization controls (where applicable)
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our Services. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
ART Walkway
Email: info[at]artwalkway.com
Website: www.artwalkway.com
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