Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: [07/06/2025]
The Oriel Gallery (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (theoriel.com) to provide a secure, effective, and personalised browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, and how you can control them. Please read this policy together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by your web browser when you visit websites. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and other settings) for a certain period, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another. Cookies can also collect anonymous data about your use of our website to help us improve functionality and user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website and for enabling features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember your choices (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
- Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies are set by external providers (such as Google, Mailchimp, and our newsletter platform) to support features or collect analytics.
3. Cookies Used on This Website
Below is a list of cookies set on theoriel.com for regular website visitors. The actual cookies in use may vary if you use new features or plugins in the future.
| Cookie Name | Purpose/Description | Provider | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | This Website | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks if cookies can be set by the browser | This Website | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| newsletter | Remembers your newsletter subscription status | This Website (Newsletter Plugin) | Functionality | 1 year |
| privacy_embeds | Stores your privacy/cookie consent choices | This Website | Functionality | 1 year |
| pum-6727 | Remembers if you closed a popup (e.g., newsletter signup) | This Website | Functionality | 1 week |
| tk_ai | Stores a randomly-generated anonymous ID for analytics (WordPress) | This Website | Performance | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_EQDN3BWDSD | Google Analytics: distinguishes users and tracks site usage | Google Analytics | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes users for 24 hours | Google Analytics | Performance | 1 day |
| NID, DV, OTZ, etc. | Set by Google for reCAPTCHA spam protection (contact forms, login security) | Google (reCAPTCHA) | Strictly Necessary | Varies (typically 6 months to 2 years) |
| mailchimp_landing_site | Tracks Mailchimp form signups and landing pages | Mailchimp | Performance | 1 month |
Note: Additional cookies may be set for logged-in administrators and editors for website security and functionality. These are not used for public website visitors.
4. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies will be set regardless of your choice, but you may refuse performance and functionality cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookies.
5. Managing and Deleting Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
- Find out more at aboutcookies.org
- For Google Analytics, you can opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website (such as Google Analytics, Mailchimp, or embedded content). We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for more information:
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.
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