Cookie Notice
What storage technologies are used, why they are used and how to accept, reject or change optional choices.
Effective and last updated: 25 August 2026
At a glance
Essential storage supports security, sessions and your consent choice.
Analytics and optional embedded services require your choice in the EEA and UK.
Accept and reject controls are presented at the same level in the banner.
What cookies are
Cookies are small data files stored by a browser. Similar technologies include local storage and identifiers used by scripts or embedded services. Some are required for a requested feature; others measure usage or enable third-party content.
Categories used on Queer Art
| Category | Purpose | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, portal sessions, checkout, load handling and storage of cookie choices | Active |
| Functional | Optional preferences and enhanced site behaviour | Off until allowed where consent is required |
| Analytics | Google Analytics measurement of visits and performance | Denied until allowed in consent regions |
| Embedded content | Third-party forms, players or interactive media when present | Off until allowed where technically supported |
Current storage and providers
| Name / provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
qa_cookie_consent_v1 / Queer Art local storage | Stores necessary, functional, analytics and embedded-content choices | Until cleared or replaced |
| WordPress / WooCommerce session and security cookies | Authentication, cart/checkout integrity, security and requested functionality | Session or limited persistent period |
Google Analytics, including _ga when consented | Audience and performance measurement | Up to 2 years, subject to Google configuration |
| MailerLite or FormDesigner storage | Only when you use an embedded subscription or Open Call form | Set by the provider according to its service |
The precise set may vary by page, browser and whether a feature is used. We periodically review this list. Third-party durations may change; their own notices provide the latest provider detail.
Accept, reject or change your choice
The first-layer banner offers “Accept all”, “Only necessary” and granular settings. Refusing optional storage does not prevent ordinary browsing, although an optional embed may not work.
You may also clear storage in your browser. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that occurred before withdrawal.
Legal basis and consent signals
Necessary storage is used to provide a service you request and to keep it secure. Optional analytics, functional and embedded-content technologies rely on consent where required by the EU ePrivacy rules and GDPR. Google Consent Mode is configured to deny analytics storage before an affirmative analytics choice in relevant regions.
Third-party services
Google, Stripe, MailerLite, FormDesigner and other feature providers may receive technical data when their service is loaded or used. Payment security cookies may be necessary when checkout is requested. External sites opened from a link apply their own settings and notices.
Updates and contact
We update this Notice when the technologies or legal requirements change. Questions about cookies or choices can be sent through the contact form. For broader information, read the Privacy Notice.
These pages are designed to make the rules understandable. Mandatory rights under applicable law always take priority where they provide greater protection.