Cookie Policy
Effective date: 06/07/2025
Last updated: 06/07/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Maite STUDIO (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.maitethestudio.com. It is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national regulations.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to disable them through your browser settings or via our cookie preference tool.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by a website you visit. These files contain information that can be read by the website later to remember things such as your preferences, login status, or items in your shopping cart.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into the following types:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, key features such as secure login, shopping cart functionality, and checkout would not work properly.
- Example: remembering your session during checkout
- Legal basis: Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve performance, usability, and content relevance.
- Example: Google Analytics, tracking page visits or bounce rates
- Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Example: storing your preferred currency or language
- Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
4. Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertising across websites, based on your browsing behavior. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- Example: Meta/Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
- Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
3. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party partners who may place cookies on your device when you visit our site. These may include:
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel / Meta Business Tools
- Instagram (via embedded content)
- Payment providers (such as Stripe or PayPal)
Please note that we have no control over third-party cookies. You should refer to the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third parties.
4. Cookie Consent and Control
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will appear giving you the option to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website or managing them through your browser.
We store your preferences for a maximum of 12 months unless required by law to retain them longer.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage cookies using your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific sites
6. Data Retention
We do not retain personal data collected through cookies for longer than necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Specific retention periods depend on the cookie but generally range from a single session to a maximum of 12 months.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your cookie consent at any time
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights or contact us about cookie usage, please email at [email protected]
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the law, our use of cookies, or user feedback. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
9. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected]