Cookie Policy

SofiArt Gallery SA (“SAG”, “We”, “Us”), a company incorporated in Switzerland with registered address Via Antonio Caccia 10 A, Lugano, Switzerland, operating as a member of SRO (VQF, №100000) under the regulatory framework governed by FINMA (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority) and the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).

SAG operates an informational website and does not offer or deliver services, execute transactions, or process user accounts through this digital platform.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at _________________, including related subdomains and pages (collectively, the “Website”).

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Policy outlines:

• What cookies are;
• What types of cookies we use;
• The purposes for which they are used;
• Your choices regarding cookie usage;
• Types of Data Collected Through Cookies;
• Cookie Retention Period;
• Managing Cookies and User Preferences;
• Duration of Cookies on Your Device;
• Cookie Placement and Consent;
• Policy Updates;
• Previously Set Cookies;
• Contact Information.

Where cookies collect personal data or data that could become personally identifiable when combined with other information, our Privacy Policy applies in conjunction with this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone) when you access a website. Cookies help recognize your browser, support technical functionality, and gather aggregated statistical data to improve how the site is presented and maintained.

Cookies used on this Website include:

• First-party cookies: Set directly by SAG;
• Third-party cookies: Set by service providers whose tools or content may be embedded on our Website (e.g., analytics platforms or media content providers).

Most cookies collect only aggregated or pseudonymized data and do not allow direct identification of users.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic operation and security of the Website. They:

• Ensure pages load correctly;
• Maintain server stability;
• Prevent unauthorized access.

These cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through standard browser settings.

B. Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that exist only during your visit and are deleted once you close your browser. They:

• Help you navigate the Website smoothly;
• Improve general user experience.

Legal basis: legitimate interest in ensuring a functional and user-friendly website.

C. Analytics Cookies

Subject to your explicit consent, we may use cookies that collect aggregated, anonymized data about how visitors use the Website (e.g., number of visitors, time spent on pages, bounce rates). This helps us understand how the site is used and improve our content.

Some of these cookies may be set by third-party providers such as Google Analytics.

D. No Marketing or Profiling Cookies

SofiArt Gallery does not use cookies for behavioral advertising, user profiling, or any form of commercial personalization, as the Website does not offer personalized services or direct sales.

4. Cookie Consent and Management

Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may also manage your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

For more information on how to manage or delete cookies, please visit:

• www.aboutcookies.org
• www.allaboutcookies.org

5. Types of Data Collected Through Cookies

SofiArt Gallery SA does not target individuals under the age of 16 and does not knowingly set cookies on minors’ devices or collect behavioral data from them.

Our website uses cookies solely to support security, performance, and content delivery. Information collected may include:

• Device and Browser Information: Technical data such as browser type, operating system, and device ID to maintain secure access and site compatibility.
• Session Information: Temporary session data that helps maintain user navigation consistency.
• Basic Analytics: Anonymized usage patterns (e.g., page views, visit duration) used to improve the structure and content of the website.

We do not collect sensitive, financial, or behavioral data, and no data is used for profiling or advertising purposes.

6. Cookie Retention Period

Cookie Type
Retention Period
Session Cookies
Deleted upon browser closure
Persistent Cookies
Retained until expiry or manual deletion
Essential Cookies
Active only during user interaction
Analytics Cookies
Retained only upon explicit user consent

7. Managing Cookies and User Preferences

Upon first visit, a cookie banner allows users to manage their preferences. No non-essential cookies are set unless you give explicit consent.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via:

• The “Cookie Settings” link in the site footer;
• Your browser settings, where you can block or delete cookies at any time.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the proper functioning of the site.

8. Duration of Cookies on Your Device

• Session cookies are temporary and removed when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
• Essential cookies operate only while you are actively visiting the website.

9. Cookie Placement and Consent

Cookies are used transparently and in line with Swiss data protection regulations. No cookie requiring consent will be placed without your approval.

Users retain full control over:

• Accepting or declining cookie categories;
• Reviewing their current preferences;
• Modifying or revoking consent at any time.

All cookie data is processed securely and is not shared with unauthorized third parties.

10. Policy Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in applicable law, technology, or internal practices. Updates will be published on this page, and a notice may be displayed on the homepage when significant changes occur.

Continued use of the website following such updates will constitute acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Previously Set Cookies

If you later withdraw your consent or disable cookies, we will no longer collect data through those technologies. However, data collected prior to your change in preferences may continue to be processed in line with your original consent.

12. Contact Us

For any inquiries related to this Cookie Policy or your data rights under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), please contact:

• Email: gallery@sofiart.ch
• Postal Address: SofiArt Gallery SA, Via Antonio Caccia 10 A, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.