Last updated: 30.06.2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Slow Living Art (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://slowlivingart.com.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie consent banner.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember your preferences over time.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary, deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
- First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting (us)
- Third-party cookies — set by other domains (e.g., Google, Pinterest)
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, comment information)
- Analyze how visitors use the site (anonymously)
- Serve advertisements via Google AdSense
- Improve the overall user experience
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
🔧 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Identifies logged-in users | Session |
| wp-settings | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| CookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
📊 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These help us understand how visitors interact with the website.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
🎯 Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies are used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve relevant ads.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising | 1 year |
| DSID | Google DoubleClick | Identifies signed-in user across sites | 2 weeks |
| NID | User preferences for ads | 6 months | |
| __gads | Measures ad performance | 13 months | |
| __gpi | Used for ad personalization | 13 months |
For a complete list of cookies used by Google AdSense, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/types
💬 Comment Cookies (Optional)
If you leave a comment on our blog, you may opt in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
🔗 Embedded Content Cookies
Posts on this site may include embedded content from third parties such as:
- Pinterest (pin embeds)
- YouTube (video embeds)
- Instagram (post embeds)
These services may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for full details.
4. Google AdSense Cookies (Detailed)
This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to:
- Serve ads based on your interests and previous visits to our site or other sites
- Measure ad performance and prevent fraud
- Provide aggregated reporting on ad campaigns
DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google’s use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of the DART cookie by visiting Google’s ad and content network privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner asking for your consent to:
- ✅ Accept all cookies — including personalized ads
- ⚙️ Customize — choose specific cookie categories
- ❌ Reject all — only strictly necessary cookies will be used
You can change your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
5. How to Manage Cookies
Via Our Cookie Banner
Click “Cookie Settings” in the website footer to update your preferences at any time.
Via Your Browser
You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt Out of Google Ads
You can opt out of personalized advertising via:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
6. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies. Please review their privacy policies:
| Service | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|
| Google AdSense | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Analytics | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy | |
| YouTube | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875 |
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.