Last updated: September 15, 2026
This page explains how ArtistCastle.com (“ArtistCastle,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies, what choices you have, and how to manage your preferences. For more on how we handle personal information generally, see our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use a cookie consent tool that lets you choose which categories of cookies to allow before non-essential cookies are set.
How Consent Works on This Site
When you first visit ArtistCastle, a consent banner asks you to Accept, Reject, or Manage Preferences for the categories of cookies described below. Only essential cookies are set by default — cookies in the Statistics and Marketing categories are blocked until you actively consent to them.
If you’d like to change your choice at any time, click the cookie preferences button (available on every page) to reopen your settings and update or withdraw your consent.
Where applicable, we also use Google Consent Mode, which communicates your consent choices to Google’s tools (such as Google Analytics) so that they adjust their behavior based on whether you’ve granted or declined consent, rather than operating in full-tracking mode regardless of your choice.
Cookie Categories
Essential
Essential cookies are necessary for core website functions and are used regardless of your optional cookie preferences.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
wpconsent_preferences |
Stores your cookie consent choices so we don’t ask again on every visit. | 30 days |
| WooCommerce session/cart cookies | Keep track of the items in your cart and your session while you shop. | Session |
comment_author, comment_author_email, comment_author_url |
Set only if you leave a comment on the site, so your details can be pre-filled next time. | Session |
Statistics
Statistics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. These are only set if you consent, and are blocked beforehand.
Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights) — helps us understand site traffic and usage patterns. Depending on how Google Analytics is currently configured, cookies set may include _ga, _ga_*, _gid, and _gat (typical Google Analytics 4 cookies).
| Name | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors. | Up to 2 years |
_ga_* |
Persists session state for Google Analytics 4 properties. | Up to 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes visitors for a short period. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
WooCommerce order attribution — helps us understand which channel (e.g., search, social, referral) led to a purchase.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sbjs_session, sbjs_current, sbjs_first, sbjs_udata, and related cookies |
Record traffic-source information for orders. | Varies |
Marketing
Marketing-category cookies on this site currently relate to social sharing, not advertising:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
page_services (AddToAny) |
Remembers which social sharing services you’ve used, so they appear first in the share menu. | Varies / determined by AddToAny |
We do not currently run advertising or ad-retargeting cookies, and Google AdSense is not installed on this site. If we introduce advertising services such as Google AdSense in the future, this policy will be updated to describe any additional cookies, and — where required for visitors in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland — appropriate consent options will be added before any personalized ads are served.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use (Google, PayPal, AddToAny). These providers control their own cookies according to their own privacy and cookie policies:
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can accept, reject, or customize cookie categories at any time using the cookie preferences control available on the site. Rejecting Statistics or Marketing cookies will not affect essential site functions like browsing, adding items to your cart, or checking out.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings, though blocking essential cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. We’ll revise the “Last updated” date above when we do. We encourage you to check back periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at branding@artistcastle.com.
This Cookie Policy works together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
