Cookie Policy

1. About this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies are used on this website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This website is operated by Stuart Hicking / Pop Up Art Leicester, based in Leicester, UK.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

  • Essential cookies – required for the site to function

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand visitor behaviour

  • Functional cookies – improve your experience

  • Marketing cookies – used by third‑party services to deliver relevant content

3. Cookies used on this website

This website is built on Squarespace, which automatically uses a number of essential and analytics cookies. Additional cookies may be set by integrated services such as Stripe (payments) or social media platforms.

A. Squarespace Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate:

  • ss_cid — Identifies unique visitors

  • ss_cpvisit — Tracks a visitor’s sessions

  • ss_cvisit — Tracks a single session

  • ss_cvr — Identifies returning visitors

  • ss_cvt — Tracks a single session for returning visitors

  • crumb — Prevents cross‑site request forgery

  • Test — Checks if cookies are enabled

  • squarespace-announcement-bar — Remembers if you’ve closed the announcement bar

B. Squarespace Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use the site:

  • ga / gid / _gat — Google Analytics cookies (if enabled)

  • ss_lastvisit — Tracks last visit

  • ss_pidx — Page index tracking

C. E‑commerce & Checkout Cookies

Used when you browse products or place an order:

  • Commerce-checkout-state — Supports checkout functionality

  • Commerce-session-id — Maintains your shopping session

  • Stripe cookies — Required for secure payment processing

D. Third‑Party Cookies

These may be set depending on your interactions:

  • Instagram / Meta cookies — If you view embedded social content

  • Google cookies — If you use Google Pay or view embedded maps

  • YouTube cookies — If you view embedded videos

4. Why we use cookies

Cookies are used for:

  • Operating the website and checkout

  • Improving performance and reliability

  • Understanding how visitors use the site

  • Providing secure payment processing

  • Remembering your preferences

  • Showing relevant content or social media features

5. Your consent

When you first visit this website, you will see a cookie banner. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies.

6. How to manage or disable cookies

You can control cookies through your browser:

  • Block all cookies

  • Allow only essential cookies

  • Delete cookies after browsing

  • Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Useful links:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy

  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security

  • Edge: Settings → Cookies & Site Permissions

Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, including checkout.

7. Third‑party services

Some cookies are controlled by third‑party providers. These providers may process data outside the UK/EU:

  • Squarespace (USA)

  • Stripe (USA)

  • Google (Worldwide)

  • Meta / Instagram (Worldwide)

Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policies.

8. Updates to this policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our website setup. The latest version will always be available on this page.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact:

Stuart Hicking

Stuart Hicking Artwork

stuarthicking@gmail.com