Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
akuson akuson uses cookies and similar technologies on the website akuson.art. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Remember your preferences
- Improve the user experience
- Analyze traffic
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. Without them, you cannot use basic features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintaining user session | Session |
| cart | Storing shopping cart | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Storing cookie preferences | 1 year |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest - necessary for the operation of the website.
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Language preference | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Recently viewed products | 30 days |
Legal basis: Consent
3. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how the website is used.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Identifying unique visitors | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Storing session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identifying visitors | 24 hours |
Legal basis: Consent
4. Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies may be used to display relevant advertisements.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta/Facebook | Ad tracking | 3 months |
Legal basis: Consent
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. The data is anonymized and aggregated.
Payment Providers
Payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) may use cookies for transaction security.
Managing Cookies
Through our website
You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner that appears on your first visit.
Through your browser
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Effects of disabling cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website:
- Strictly necessary cookies: The website will not function properly
- Functional cookies: Your preferences will not be saved
- Analytics cookies: Your experience will not be affected
Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect the "Do Not Track" signal sent by certain browsers. When we detect this signal, we do not place analytics or marketing cookies.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. The date of the last update is stated at the beginning of this document.
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Contact
For questions regarding the use of cookies:
- Email: hi@akuson.art
- Support hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 18:00