Last Updated: July 29, 2025
This Cookie Policy applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland who visit our website at xcult.art (hereinafter: “the website”).
1. Introduction
Our website uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience, all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged to provide essential services. This document explains how we use cookies on our cultural marketplace and community platform.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
3. What are scripts?
A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device to provide features like Cultural Hub interactions, artwork browsing, and community features.
4. What is a web beacon?
A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. We use web beacons to understand how our art community uses different platform features.
5. Types of Cookies We Use
5.1 Essential/Functional Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies ensure that certain parts of our art marketplace work properly and that your preferences remain known. Essential cookies enable core platform functionality and cannot be disabled.
What we use essential cookies for:
- User authentication and account security
- Shopping cart functionality for art purchases
- Language preferences (multilingual support)
- Cultural Hub memberships and access
- Artist/collector role management
- Community interaction preferences
- Platform security and fraud prevention
We may place these cookies without your consent as they are necessary for the website to function.
5.2 Analytics Cookies (Your Choice)
We use analytics cookies to optimize the website experience for our art community. These cookies help us understand how artists, collectors, and Cultural Hub members use our platform.
What we analyze:
- Platform feature usage and performance
- Cultural Hub engagement patterns
- Artwork discovery and browsing behavior
- Community interaction effectiveness
- Technical performance and user experience
Data anonymization: All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not track individual users for marketing purposes.
We ask your permission to place analytics cookies. You can manage these through our cookie preference center.
5.3 Preference Cookies (Your Choice)
These cookies remember your choices and provide personalized experiences within our art community.
What we personalize:
- Artwork recommendations based on your interests
- Cultural Hub suggestions for community participation
- Content language and regional preferences
- Artist and collector matching suggestions
- Platform interface preferences
These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential for basic functionality.
5.4 Social Media Integration
We include limited social media integration to help artists and Cultural Hubs share their work and events.
Platforms we integrate with:
- Instagram: For artwork discovery and artist portfolio integration
- Pinterest: For visual art content sharing (when enabled by users)
When you interact with these social features, these platforms may place their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these social networks for information about their data practices:
- Instagram: [Instagram Privacy Policy]
- Pinterest: [Pinterest Privacy Policy]
Important: These integrations are optional and only activated when you choose to use social sharing features.
6. Specific Cookies We Place
Essential Platform Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
xcult_session | User authentication and security | Session only |
xcult_cart | Shopping cart for art purchases | 7 days |
xcult_lang | Language preference (WPML) | 1 year |
xcult_role | Artist/collector platform role | Session only |
xcult_hub_prefs | Cultural Hub memberships | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
xcult_analytics | Platform usage insights (anonymized) | 26 months |
xcult_performance | Technical performance monitoring | 90 days |
Preference Cookies (Optional)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
xcult_recommendations | Artwork and community suggestions | 1 year |
xcult_interface | Platform display preferences | 1 year |
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
7.1 Initial Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a cookie banner explaining our cookie use. You can choose which non-essential cookies to accept.
7.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time:
Cookie Preference Center: Access through the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer
Browser Settings: Configure cookies directly in your browser settings
Account Settings: Manage preference cookies through your xCult.art account
7.3 Cookie Categories You Can Control
- Functional Cookies: Always active (essential for platform operation)
- Analytics Cookies: Optional (help us improve the platform)
- Preference Cookies: Optional (personalize your experience)
- Social Media Cookies: Optional (only when using social features)
8. Disabling and Deleting Cookies
Browser Controls
You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. For browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Important Notes
- Our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled
- Essential cookies are required for basic functionality
- If you delete cookies, you will need to set your preferences again
- Some features like Cultural Hub participation require functional cookies
9. Your Privacy Rights
You have comprehensive rights regarding any personal data processed through cookies:
- Right to know: Why cookies are used and what data is collected
- Right of access: Request information about cookie data we hold
- Right to rectification: Correct or update cookie-related data
- Right to deletion: Request deletion of cookie data
- Right to withdraw consent: Remove consent for optional cookies anytime
- Right to object: Object to cookie-based processing
- Right to portability: Receive your cookie preference data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@xcult.art or use your account settings for cookie preferences. (See Privacy Policy.)
10. Data Protection and Security
We protect cookie data with:
- Encryption: Secure transmission and storage
- Access controls: Limited access to cookie data
- Anonymization: Analytics cookies use anonymized data only
- Retention limits: Cookies expire according to stated durations
- Third-party security: Verified security practices for integrated services
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to:
- Reflect new website features or functionality
- Comply with legal requirements
- Improve transparency and user control
How we notify you of changes:
- Email notification for significant changes
- Website notification for minor updates
- Updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
12. Contact Information
For questions about our Cookie Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:
xCult.art S.Ã r.l.
[Complete Address]
L-[Postal Code] Luxembourg
Email: privacy@xcult.art
Website: xcult.art
General Support: support@xcult.art
13. Supervisory Authority
If you have concerns about our cookie practices, you can contact:
Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD)
Website: cnpd.public.lu
Email: info@cnpd.public.lu
We are committed to transparent cookie practices that support our mission of building a global community for artists and art lovers while respecting your privacy choices.