Cookie Policy

This page describes the CIRCA Cookie Policy, which applies to this website (circa.art). By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined below. If you do not accept this Cookie Policy, please do not use the site.

1. What are cookies?

   Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to recognise your preferences, browsing behaviour, and enhance your overall experience. They are essential for the basic functioning of most modern websites. Cookies may allow:
   
   – Websites to remember your settings or login details
   – Personalised content and recommendations
   – Efficient navigation between pages
   – Tracking the effectiveness of ads
   – Website performance analysis

   Some websites may also use web beacons (or “clear gifs”), which collect limited information such as cookie number, timestamp, and page visits. These are sometimes used by third-party advertisers to measure campaign performance. The data collected is not personally identifiable.

2. How We Use Cookies
   
   We use cookies to:

   – Operate the Website effectively
   – Improve content and services
   – Measure site performance
   – Enable advertising and affiliate links
   – Enhance your user experience

   Some cookies are essential for technical functionality, while others help us track how the site is used or serve targeted content. For example, we may track the number of visitors, time spent on the site, and page interactions—always anonymously.

   Additionally, third-party cookies may be set by services like social media platforms or advertising networks. These may help us earn affiliate commissions or optimise ad campaigns. These commercial arrangements do not influence our editorial content.

3. Typed of Cookies We Use

   Cookies generally fall into the following categories:

   – Strictly Necessary: Essential for basic functions of the site.
   – Performance: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
   – Functionality: Store preferences and settings.
   
   Targeting/Advertising: Used by third-party services to deliver relevant ads and measure performance.We use both persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period) and session cookies (which are deleted when your browser is closed).

4. Cookies In Use
   

   Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Category
   __cf_bm	Cloudflare (via Twitter & T.co)	Supports Cloudflare Bot Management to detect malicious visitors.	Necessary
   PHPSESSID	circa.art	Maintains user session state across page requests.	Necessary
   li_gc	LinkedIn	Stores the visitor’s cookie consent preferences.	Functional
   lidc	LinkedIn	Used for data centre selection.	Functional
   personalization_id	Twitter	Helps integrate and personalise Twitter content and ads.	Advertising
   _ttp	TikTok	Measures and improves advertising effectiveness and user experience.	Advertising
   _tt_enable_cookie	TikTok	Enables TikTok pixel functionality.	Advertising
   _fbp	Facebook	Tracks visits across websites for advertising purposes.	Advertising
   yt.innertube::nextId	YouTube (NoCookie)	Stores video playback data to enhance user experience.	Advertising
   yt.innertube::requests	YouTube (NoCookie)	Stores video playback data for analytics and recommendations.	Advertising

    

5. How To Control Cookies

   You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:

   – View which cookies are stored
   – Block or delete specific cookies
   – Block third-party cookies
   – Set rules for accepting or rejecting cookiesPlease note: disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features or result in a suboptimal browsing experience.

6. Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies

   We use several third-party services on our website. You can manage your preferences or opt out of cookies set by these services:

   – TikTok: TikTok Ads Settings
   – LinkedIn: LinkedIn Cookie Policy
   – Meta/Instagram: Meta Ad Preferences
   – YouTube/Google: Google Ad SettingsOpting out may reduce the relevance of advertising but will not eliminate ads entirely.

7. User Agreement

   By continuing to use our site, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device. If you choose to disable cookies, we cannot guarantee that your experience will be as smooth or functional.

 

Last updated: 25 July 2025