Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Bechman Studios uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytics about site usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)

Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work.

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples: Language preferences, region settings, remembered login details

Duration: Up to 1 year

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples: Google Analytics—page views, time on site, bounce rate, traffic sources

Duration: Up to 2 years

We use this data to:

  • • Improve website performance
  • • Understand which content is most popular
  • • Optimize user experience
  • • Identify and fix technical issues

4. Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to display relevant advertisements. We may use these in the future to show you personalized art recommendations or promotions.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads remarketing

Duration: Up to 2 years

Current Status: Not currently in use, but may be implemented in the future with your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use:

  • Google Analytics: To understand website traffic and user behavior
  • 2Checkout (Verifone): For secure payment processing
  • Social Media Plugins: If you interact with social sharing buttons

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

1. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

2. Our Cookie Consent Tool

Use our cookie banner to customize your preferences when you first visit our site, or clear your browser data to see the banner again.

Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to work properly.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites that you don't want to have your online activity tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this feature.

Cookie Lifespan

Cookies may be either:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years) or until you delete them

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • • Adjusting your cookie preferences in your browser
  • • Clearing your browser cookies
  • • Using our cookie consent tool when prompted

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: bechmanstudios@gmail.com

For general privacy inquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy.