Effective Date: 12 August 2025

Last Updated: 2 August 2026

Welcome

Welcome to the Art is Lit Cookie Policy.

Like most modern websites, Art is Lit uses cookies and similar technologies to help our Platform work securely, remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and understand how visitors use our website.

We know that “cookies” can sound confusing or technical, and many people aren’t quite sure what they do. That’s why we’ve written this Policy in clear, straightforward language, so you can easily understand how cookies are used and the choices available to you.

At Art is Lit, we believe that transparency builds trust. We want you to feel confident knowing what information is collected, why it’s collected, and how you remain in control of your preferences.

This Cookie Policy explains:

what cookies are;
why we use them;
the different types of cookies that may be used on our Platform;
how you can manage your cookie preferences; and
your rights in relation to cookies.

It should be read alongside our:

Privacy Policy;
Marketplace Terms & Conditions;
Seller Agreement; and
any other relevant policies published by Art is Lit from time to time.

Where required by applicable law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and other applicable privacy laws, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Our aim is simple.

To provide a safe, secure, and personalised experience while always respecting your privacy, your choices, and your trust.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit them.

Despite the name, cookies are not physical files, they cannot damage your device, and they cannot read your personal documents, photographs, or other information stored on your device.

Think of a cookie as a small memory note that helps a website remember useful information about your visit.

For example, a cookie might remember:

that you’ve signed into your Art is Lit account;
the Artwork you’ve added to your basket;
your preferred language or currency;
your accessibility preferences;
that you’ve already accepted (or declined) cookies; or
other settings that make your next visit quicker and easier.

Without cookies, you might have to sign in again every time you visit a new page, re-enter your preferences, or lose the items you’ve placed in your shopping basket.

Some cookies also help us understand how people use our Platform.

For example, they can tell us:

which pages are most popular;
whether visitors experience technical problems;
how people navigate the Platform; and
how we can improve the experience for everyone.

This information helps us improve Art is Lit over time and is generally collected in a way that does not directly identify you.

Not all cookies are the same.

Some are essential because they allow the Platform to function properly, while others are optional and help us improve your experience or understand how our website is being used.

Where your consent is required by law, you decide whether optional cookies are placed on your device, and you can change your preferences at any time.

Our Approach to Cookies

At Art is Lit, we only use cookies for genuine and responsible purposes.

We use them to help keep our Platform secure, make your experience smoother, remember your preferences, and improve the services we provide.

We do not believe in collecting information simply because technology makes it possible.

We believe in using cookies responsibly, being transparent about how they are used, and always respecting your privacy and your choices.

Just as we ask our Artists and Buyers to act with honesty and transparency, we believe the same standards should apply to us.

3. The Types of Cookies We Use

Not all cookies do the same job.

Some are essential because they help the Art is Lit Platform work safely and correctly.

Others help us understand how visitors use our website or remember your preferences to make your experience more enjoyable.

Below, we’ve explained each type of cookie in simple terms so you can understand why it may be used and how it benefits your experience.

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly.

Without them, many important features simply wouldn’t work.

For example, these cookies help us:

keep you signed into your account;
remember the Artwork in your shopping basket;
process secure purchases;
protect your account and the Platform from fraud;
maintain website security; and
remember your cookie preferences.

Because these cookies are essential to the operation and security of the Platform, they cannot be switched off through our cookie preference centre.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use Art is Lit.

They allow us to learn things such as:

which pages are visited most often;
how visitors move around the Platform;
whether certain pages are difficult to use;
if technical problems occur; and
how we can improve the overall experience.

The information collected is used to improve our Platform and is generally collected in a way that does not directly identify you.

Where required by law, these cookies will only be used after you have given your consent.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies help make your visits more personal and convenient.

For example, they may remember:

your preferred language;
your chosen currency;
accessibility settings;
recently viewed Artwork;
login preferences where appropriate; and
other settings that make future visits quicker and easier.

Although these cookies improve your experience, they are not essential for the Platform to operate.

Where required by law, they will only be used with your consent.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

If you choose to allow them, these cookies help us understand whether our advertising is reaching the right audience and whether our marketing campaigns are effective.

They may also help us:

show advertisements that are more relevant to your interests;
measure the success of advertising campaigns;
reduce the number of times you see the same advertisement; and
understand how visitors discover Art is Lit.

These cookies may be placed by Art is Lit or by carefully selected third-party partners.

We only use these cookies where you have provided your consent, where required by applicable law.

3.5 Social Media Cookies

Our Platform may include features that allow you to interact with social media services or share content directly from Art is Lit.

If you choose to use these features, the relevant social media provider may place cookies on your device.

Examples may include:

Instagram;
Facebook;
Pinterest;
YouTube; or
other social media platforms we may support from time to time.

These cookies are controlled by the relevant third-party provider and are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.

Our Commitment

Every cookie we use has a purpose.

Some help keep the Platform secure.

Some help make your visit smoother.

Others help us understand how we can continue improving Art is Lit for our community.

Where a cookie is not essential, we believe the choice should always be yours.

We are committed to giving you clear information, respecting your decisions, and using cookies responsibly so you can browse Art is Lit with confidence.

4. Third-Party Cookies

To help provide a secure, reliable, and enjoyable experience, Art is Lit works with a number of carefully selected third-party service providers.

Some of these providers may place cookies on your device when you use certain features of our Platform.

These cookies help us deliver services that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to provide, such as processing secure payments, protecting the Platform from fraudulent activity, understanding how our website is used, or improving your experience.

Where required by law, non-essential third-party cookies will only be used after you have given your consent.

Services We May Use

Depending on how you use our Platform, cookies may be placed by trusted providers such as:

Stripe

To securely process payments and help protect against fraudulent transactions.

Google Analytics

To help us understand how visitors use our Platform so we can improve its performance, usability, and overall experience.

Google Tag Manager

To help us manage website tools and services efficiently without affecting your browsing experience.

Google reCAPTCHA

To help protect the Platform from spam, bots, and malicious activity while keeping our services secure.

Meta Pixel

If you choose to accept marketing cookies, Meta Pixel helps us understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and improve the relevance of the content we promote.

Mailchimp

To help us manage email communications and understand how subscribers interact with newsletters and other email updates, where applicable.

Cloudflare

To improve the security, reliability, and performance of our Platform by helping protect against malicious traffic and keeping our website running efficiently.

As Art is Lit continues to grow, we may work with additional trusted providers where this helps improve our services or the security of the Platform.

Your Privacy

Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy and cookie policies and may process information in accordance with those policies.

While we carefully select the services we use, Art is Lit does not control how third parties use cookies once they have been placed through their own services.

We encourage you to review the privacy information provided by these organisations if you would like to learn more about how they use your information.

Whenever we choose to work with a third-party provider, we aim to do so responsibly and only where it supports the security, functionality, or improvement of our Platform.

Our Commitment

We believe that trust extends to the companies we choose to work with.

For that reason, we aim to partner with reputable service providers that share our commitment to security, reliability, transparency, and responsible data practices.

Our goal is always to use technology in ways that benefit our community while respecting your privacy and your choices.

5. How We Use Cookies

At Art is Lit, we use cookies to help our Platform work efficiently, provide a secure experience, and make your visits more enjoyable.

We only use cookies where they serve a genuine purpose, such as helping essential features function, improving our services, protecting the security of our Platform, or remembering the preferences you’ve chosen.

We do not use cookies simply because we can.

We use them because they help us provide a better experience for our Artists, Buyers, and visitors.

Cookies Help Us To

Cookies may be used to:

keep the Platform secure;
protect against fraud, spam, and malicious activity;
keep you signed into your account during your visit;
remember the Artwork you’ve added to your shopping basket;
save your cookie preferences;
remember your language, currency, or accessibility settings where applicable;
improve the speed, stability, and performance of our Platform;
understand how visitors use our website so we can continue improving it;
identify and fix technical issues;
measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities, where you have given your consent; and
personalise certain features of your experience where appropriate.

Each of these uses helps us provide a safer, more reliable, and more user-friendly marketplace.

What We Don’t Use Cookies For

We believe it’s just as important to explain what cookies don’t do.

Cookies used by Art is Lit do not:

read personal documents stored on your device;
access your photographs, emails, or files;
install software on your device;
damage your computer, phone, or tablet; or
allow us to see information that you have not chosen to share with us.

Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently.

You Remain in Control

Where your consent is required by law, you decide whether non-essential cookies are used.

You can:

accept all cookies;
reject non-essential cookies;
choose your cookie preferences; or
change your choices at any time through our Cookie Settings.

Choosing not to accept certain cookies may affect some features of the Platform, but you will still be able to use the essential functions needed to browse and shop where technically possible.

Our Commitment

Technology should make life easier, not more confusing.

That’s why we aim to use cookies in ways that improve your experience without compromising your privacy or your trust.

Whenever we use cookies, we will strive to do so responsibly, explain their purpose clearly, and respect the choices you make.

Our goal is simple:

To use technology to support creativity, improve your experience, and always respect your privacy.

6. Cookie Consent

Your privacy and your choices matter to us.

When you first visit Art is Lit, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to decide how non-essential cookies are used.

We believe you should have genuine control over your privacy, which is why we ask for your permission before placing non-essential cookies on your device where required by applicable law.

Using our website does not automatically mean you have agreed to all cookies.

For cookies that are not essential to the operation of the Platform, we will only use them after you have given your consent.

Your Choices

When you first visit Art is Lit, you can choose to:

Accept All Cookies – allowing both essential and non-essential cookies to be used.
Reject Non-Essential Cookies – allowing only the cookies that are necessary for the Platform to function.
Manage Cookie Preferences – choosing which categories of optional cookies you would like to allow.

You are free to make the choice that feels right for you.

Changing Your Mind

You can update or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time.

Simply visit the Cookie Settings available on our Platform, where you can review and change your choices whenever you wish.

Please note that any changes you make will apply going forward and may not affect information already collected before your preferences were updated.

Essential Cookies

Some cookies are essential for the safe and secure operation of the Platform.

These cookies help features such as:

signing into your account;
processing purchases securely;
remembering the contents of your shopping basket;
protecting the Platform against fraud and malicious activity; and
saving your cookie preferences.

Because these cookies are necessary for the Platform to function, they cannot be disabled through our Cookie Settings.

Our Commitment

Consent should never be confusing.

We believe that deciding how your information is used should be simple, transparent, and entirely your choice wherever the law gives you that choice.

Our commitment is to explain your options clearly, respect the decisions you make, and never use non-essential cookies without your permission where consent is required.

7. Managing Cookies

You are always in control of your cookie preferences.

At Art is Lit, we believe managing your privacy should be straightforward, not complicated.

You can choose how cookies are used both through our Platform and through your web browser.

7.1 Managing Cookies on Art is Lit

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by visiting the Cookie Settings available on our Platform.

Depending on your choices, you can:

accept all cookies;
reject non-essential cookies;
enable or disable specific categories of optional cookies (where available); and
change your preferences whenever you wish.

Any changes you make will apply to future use of the Platform and may not affect information already collected before your preferences were updated.

7.2 Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most internet browsers also allow you to manage cookies directly.

Depending on the browser you use, you can usually:

view the cookies stored on your device;
delete existing cookies;
block all cookies;
block only certain types of cookies;
receive notifications before cookies are placed; or
set different cookie preferences for different websites.

If you are unsure how to manage cookies in your browser, your browser’s help pages or support website will usually provide step-by-step instructions.

7.3 What Happens if You Disable Cookies?

You are free to disable or restrict cookies if you choose.

However, doing so may affect how certain parts of the Platform work.

For example, you may experience difficulties:

signing into your account;
remembering your shopping basket;
saving your preferences;
completing purchases securely;
accessing certain features; or
enjoying the personalised experience offered by the Platform.

Essential cookies are necessary for the safe and secure operation of Art is Lit and cannot be disabled through our Cookie Settings.

7.4 Making the Choice That’s Right for You

Everyone has different privacy preferences.

Some people prefer the most personalised browsing experience, while others choose to limit optional cookies as much as possible.

There is no right or wrong choice.

Our role is simply to explain your options clearly, respect the decisions you make, and make it easy for you to change your preferences whenever you wish.

Our Commitment

We believe that privacy should be built on informed choices, not complicated settings.

Our goal is to give you clear information, simple controls, and the confidence that your preferences will always be respected.

Whether you choose to accept every optional cookie or only those that are essential, you will always be welcome as part of the Art is Lit community.

8. International Users

Art is Lit welcomes Artists, Buyers, and visitors from around the world.

We recognise that different countries have different privacy and cookie laws, and we are committed to respecting those requirements wherever they apply.

Where required by applicable law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and other relevant privacy legislation, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

If the laws in your country provide you with additional privacy rights, we will respect those rights where they apply to our services.

Our aim is to give every member of our community a transparent, respectful, and privacy-focused experience, regardless of where they are located.

Our Commitment

Creativity connects people across countries, cultures, and communities.

We believe respect for privacy should do the same.

As Art is Lit continues to grow internationally, we will continue working to ensure that our use of cookies remains responsible, transparent, and consistent with applicable privacy laws.

No matter where you visit us from, our commitment remains the same:

To respect your privacy, explain our practices clearly, and give you meaningful choices whenever the law requires it.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

As Art is Lit continues to grow, we may occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our Platform, the services we use, developments in technology, or changes in applicable privacy laws.

Our aim is to ensure that this Policy remains accurate, easy to understand, and continues to reflect our commitment to transparency and responsible use of cookies.

While some details may change over time, our commitment to respecting your privacy and your choices will always remain at the heart of everything we do.

9.1 Why We May Update This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

changes in applicable laws or regulations;
improvements to our Platform or services;
the introduction of new website features;
changes to the cookies or technologies we use;
updates to our trusted third-party service providers;
improvements to security or website performance; or
changes that help us explain our practices more clearly.

Every update is made with the intention of keeping this Policy accurate, transparent, and helpful.

9.2 When Changes Take Effect

Unless otherwise stated, any updates to this Cookie Policy will take effect from the “Last Updated” date shown at the beginning of this document.

The latest version published on the Art is Lit Platform will replace all previous versions from that date.

9.3 Keeping You Informed

If we make significant changes that materially affect how cookies are used or your privacy choices, we will take reasonable steps to let you know.

Depending on the nature of the change, we may notify you through:

our cookie banner;
notices on the Platform;
email, where appropriate; or
other suitable methods of communication.

Where required by applicable law, we will ask for your consent before using any new categories of non-essential cookies.

9.4 Questions About This Policy

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or would like more information about how cookies are used on Art is Lit, please feel free to contact us.

We believe privacy information should be easy to understand, and we will always do our best to explain our practices in clear, straightforward language.

Our Commitment

Technology will continue to evolve, and so will our Platform.

As we grow, we promise to keep reviewing and improving our practices to ensure they remain responsible, transparent, and respectful of your privacy.

Whenever we update this Cookie Policy, our goal will always be the same:

To explain our practices clearly, respect your choices, and help you enjoy Art is Lit with confidence.

10. Contact Us

At Art is Lit, we believe that privacy is built on openness, trust, and clear communication.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, how we use cookies, or the choices available to you, we’re always happy to help.

Whether you’re an Artist, a Buyer, or simply visiting our Platform, we’ll do our best to answer your questions in a clear, friendly, and straightforward way.

10.1 General Enquiries

If you would like more information about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on the Art is Lit Platform, please contact us.

Customer Support

Email: support@artislit.com

10.2 Privacy and Legal Enquiries

For privacy requests, legal notices, or questions relating to data protection and this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Legal & Administrative Team

Email: ail.admin@artislit.com

10.3 We’re Here to Help

We understand that privacy policies and cookies can sometimes seem confusing.

If anything in this Policy is unclear, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We believe that explaining things clearly is just as important as complying with the law, and we will always do our best to answer your questions honestly, respectfully, and in plain language.

We welcome your feedback because it helps us improve both our Platform and the information we provide to our community.

Our Privacy Promise

At Art is Lit, we believe that trust is earned through honesty, transparency, and respect.

When you visit our Platform, you place your trust in us—not only to provide a safe and enjoyable marketplace, but also to respect your privacy and the choices you make about your personal information.

We use cookies because they help keep our Platform secure, improve your experience, remember your preferences, and allow our marketplace to function smoothly.

We do not use them simply because technology makes it possible.

We use them responsibly, for genuine purposes, and with respect for your privacy.

We believe you should always understand what information is collected, why it is collected, and how you can control it.

That is why we are committed to explaining our use of cookies in clear, straightforward language and giving you meaningful choices whenever the law requires it.

As Art is Lit grows, our commitment will remain the same.

We will continue to protect your privacy, respect your preferences, and use technology in ways that support our community without compromising your trust.

Thank you for taking the time to read this Cookie Policy.

Thank you for trusting Art is Lit.

Together, we can build a creative marketplace where technology supports people, privacy is respected, and creativity can flourish with confidence.