Last Updated: November 9, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
British & Irish Studio Pottery Marks uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to the admin panel (if applicable)
- Remember your search preferences
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Maintains your session state and admin login status | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Browser Storage (SessionStorage/LocalStorage)
We use browser storage technologies to temporarily store:
- Search Results: Your recent search results so they persist when navigating between pages
- Preview Images: Temporary preview of uploaded images (stored only in your browser)
Note: This data is stored only on your device and is never sent to our servers. It is automatically cleared when you close your browser or clear your browsing data.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as number of search results or minimum similarity threshold) to provide enhanced features.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use any third-party cookies or tracking services. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Notify you when cookies are being set
- Block all cookies
- Only accept cookies from specific websites
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Important: Blocking all cookies may prevent some features of our website from functioning properly, particularly admin login functionality.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track users across websites.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
8. More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [Your Contact Email]
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