This Cookie Policy explains how Mauro Cantamessi Studio uses cookies and similar technologies on its Pixieset‑powered website. It complies with Swiss (FADP/DSG) and EU (GDPR / ePrivacy) regulations.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They can be:
- Session cookies (temporary, deleted when your browser is closed)
- Persistent cookies (stored until expiry or deletion)
These cookies help the site function and personalize your experience.
2. Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies (Necessary)
Required for basic site functionality, such as:
- PHPSESSID: unique session ID
- XSRF-Token: protects against cross-site request forgery
- Referral tracking cookies for sign-up and security
- These are loaded regardless of consent.
b. Authentication & Security Cookies
Manage login status and prevent fraud; used for safe user sessions.
c. Preferences & Features Cookies
Remember user settings (e.g. gallery layout, language, theme).
d. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymous data on site usage to help optimize performance (e.g. Google Analytics, PostHog, New Relic). Activated only with consent.
e. Marketing Cookies
Track behavior across visits for personalized advertising (e.g. Facebook Pixel, Pinterest Tag, Google Ads). Activated only with consent.
3. Consent & Cookie Control
On your first visit, you’ll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept essential cookies (required)
- Opt-in or opt-out of analytics, personalization, or marketing cookies
No non-essential cookies are set until you give consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the banner or through your browser settings.
4. How to Manage Cookies
Most browsers allow you to manage or delete cookies via settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality. You may also opt out of third-party tracking services directly (e.g., via their privacy tools).
5. Cookie Overview
We use several types of cookies on our site:
Essential cookies are necessary for core site functionality, such as PHPSESSID (keeps users logged in during a session), XSRF-Token (protects against cross-site request forgery), and referral tracking for sign-up flows. They operate regardless of user consent and enable features like cart operation and secure navigation.
Preference cookies allow the site to remember your choices—such as gallery layout or language settings—across visits. These help personalize your experience without tracking personal behavior.
Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, PostHog, New Relic) gather anonymous data on how visitors interact with the site—such as page views and performance metrics—to help improve functionality and reliability. These are only activated if you provide explicit consent.
Marketing cookies, like Facebook Pixel, Pinterest Tag or Google Ads, track behavior across visits and enable personalized advertising or ad performance measurement. These also require explicit opt-in before use.
Non-essential cookies (preferences, analytics, and marketing) are not activated until you consent, while essential cookies load automatically.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services such as Google Analytics, Cloudflare, Facebook/Instagram, Pinterest, PostHog, or New Relic may set cookies for analytics, security, or marketing. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more details.
7. Legal Compliance
We only activate non-essential cookies after explicit consent, in line with GDPR/ePrivacy and Swiss FADP requirements. Essential cookies are necessary for site function and exempt from consent but are still disclosed.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or service providers. The current version will always be published on our website. Continued use of the site implies acceptance of any updates.