Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 6, 2026This Cookie Policy explains how Art for Awareness ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit artforawareness.art (the "Website"). It supplements our Privacy Policy and forms part of our Terms of Service.
By continuing to browse our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your right to withdraw consent at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage to collect information about your browsing behaviour and device.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies used on our Website into the following types:
2.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the platform to function. They cannot be turned off.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| afa_session | artforawareness.art | Keeps you logged in during your visit | Session |
| afa_consent | artforawareness.art | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| __csrf_token | artforawareness.art | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Disabled until you accept. IP addresses are anonymised.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Counts unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Tracks session activity | 2 years |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Records how users navigate the site | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies the current session | 1 day |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to make the site easier to use.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| afa_region | artforawareness.art | Remembers your selected state | 90 days |
| afa_lang | artforawareness.art | Remembers your language preference | 90 days |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by services we use. They have their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
- Microsoft Clarity — privacy.microsoft.com
We do not use advertising cookies or social media tracking pixels. We do not serve ads.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance for common browsers:
Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
Industry Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the following industry programmes:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) (US)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) (EU)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) (US)
5. Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Cookies" link available in the footer of every page on our Website.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies as described above.
- Contacting us directly at artforawareness.official@gmail.com with your request.
Please note that withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Withdrawing consent for essential cookies may impair the functionality of the Website.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that some features of our Website may not function properly. Specifically:
- Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in, submitting artwork, or accessing secure areas of the Platform.
- Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the Website, but it will reduce our ability to improve the user experience.
- Disabling functional cookies may reset your preferences (such as language or display settings) on each visit.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: artforawareness.official@gmail.com
Website: artforawareness.art