This Cookie Policy explains how Paula Mary Art (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

 

What are cookies?

• Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They store information that the website can read on subsequent visits.

• Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, beacons and other tracking mechanisms. For simplicity, these are referred to as “cookies” throughout this policy.

 

Why we use cookies We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential functionality: To enable core site functions such as navigation, shopping cart and secure areas. These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems.

• Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, to measure and improve site performance and to compile anonymous usage statistics.

• Preferences: To remember choices you make on the site (for example language or display settings) and to provide a more personalised experience.

• Marketing and advertising: To deliver content and advertisements relevant to your interests and to limit the number of times you see an ad.

 

Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for basic site functionality. They do not gather information used for marketing.

• Performance cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the site (pages visited, time spent, errors encountered) to help improve usability.

• Functional cookies: Remember user preferences and choices to enhance and personalise the browsing experience.

• Targeting/advertising cookies: Track browsing habits to provide more relevant advertising and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

 

Third‑party cookies

We may allow third‑party service providers (such as analytics and advertising providers) to set cookies when you use our site. These providers may use the information collected to profile your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. We do not control third‑party cookies; please refer to the third parties’ own cookie notices for more information.

 

Your cookie choices

• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies; however, blocking cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

• Opt‑outs: Where provided, you can opt out of targeted advertising by following the instructions in the cookie banner or the relevant provider’s opt‑out tools.

• Consent: On first visit, you will be offered choices about non‑essential cookies. You may change your choices at any time by clearing cookies in your browser or by using the cookie preference tool on the site (if available).

 

Data retention Cookies are stored for varying periods depending on their purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (which may range from a few minutes to several years) unless you delete them.

 

Access to and control of your data Cookies themselves do not generally contain personal information, but they can be used to recognise a device and link to personal data held by us. If you wish to access, correct or delete any personal data we hold that relates to cookies, please contact us through the website.

 

Changes to this policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

 

Contact For questions about this Cookie Policy or about how we use personal data, contact us via the contact details on our website.

 

Policy last updated: 28 October 2026.