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COOKIE POLICY

Page Updated (effective date): 9 October 2025
Operated by Steven Patrick Sim t/a The Tartan Artisan®
Governing Law: Scotland | Compliance Framework: UK GDPR & PECR

 

 

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Tartan Artisan®, trading as thetartanartisan.com (and affiliated domains such as tartan.love and TARTAN250), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, personalise, and improve your browsing experience.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information.

Important recent update: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) introduces new limited exceptions whereby some low-risk cookies may be used with notification and opt-out, instead of explicit prior consent, subject to strict transparency and documentation requirements. However, explicit consent remains mandatory for all tracking, profiling, and advertising cookies.

 

 

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website.
They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and provide anonymised analytics so we can understand how visitors use our store.

There are also related technologies such as pixels, local storage, and tags that operate similarly — collectively referred to in this policy as “cookies.”

 

 

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our Shopify store functions correctly (shopping cart, checkout, order status).
  • Enable secure payments through Shopify Payments, PayPal or Stripe.
  • Remember customer preferences (currency, region, language).
  • Analyse site performance through Google Analytics 4 and Shopify analytics.
  • Measure campaign success through Meta Pixel and optional marketing integrations.
  • Support third-party services such as theprintspace and Contrado when fulfilling orders directly through their integrated platforms.

 

 

4. Types of Cookies We Use

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5. Consent for Cookies

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears asking you to accept or manage cookies.

  • Essential cookies load automatically because the site cannot function without them.
  • Analytics and marketing cookies are activated only if you click “Accept All” or enable them via “Manage Preferences.”
    You can change your choices anytime by reopening the banner or clearing your browser cookies.

We record your consent choice and the date/time it was given, as required under PECR Regulation 6.

 

 

6. Managing or Deleting Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Please note: disabling essential cookies may prevent checkout or account functions from working properly.

 

 

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties we partner with:

  • Shopify Inc. – hosts our store and payment infrastructure.
  • Printspace Studios Limited – processes fulfilment and shipping updates for art prints.
  • Contrado Imaging Ltd. – manages on-demand production for selected products.
  • Google LLC – analytics and tag manager services.
  • Meta Platforms Inc. – social-media and advertising pixels.

Each party maintains its own privacy and cookie policies; links are available on their respective websites.

 

 

8. International Data Transfers

Where cookie data is transmitted outside the UK (for example to Google or Meta servers in the US), we rely on the UK International Data Transfer Addendum and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of protection.

 

 

9. Retention Periods

  • Analytics data is stored for up to 14 months.
  • Consent preferences are retained for 12 months, after which you will be asked again.
  • Session cookies expire automatically when you close your browser.

 

 

10. Your Rights and Choices

Under UK GDPR and PECR you have the right to:

  • Withdraw cookie consent at any time.
  • Request information about the cookies we use.
  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we are misusing your data.

ICO Contact: www.ico.org.uk | Tel 0303 123 1113 | Email casework@ico.org.uk

 

 

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business partners.
The most recent version will always appear on this page, dated at the top.
If substantial changes occur, we will re-display the consent banner and notify customers by email or store notice.

 

 

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our site, please contact:

Steven Patrick Sim
The Tartan Artisan® Studio, Arbroath, Scotland
✉ enquiries@thetartanartisan.com

 

 

End of Cookie Policy

(This policy is part of The Tartan Artisan® Privacy Framework and applies to all TARTAN250 and Tartan.LOVE domains.)