Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors interact with content.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but they may be linked to personal data that you voluntarily provide (such as submitting an artist application or joining our mailing list).

For more general information about cookies, you can refer to the Wikipedia article on HTTP Cookies.
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2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Improve user experience and site performance
• Understand how visitors engage with our content
• Manage artist submissions and open call forms
• Support newsletter subscriptions
• Enable social media integrations

Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while others help us enhance and refine the experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable:

• Secure form submissions (e.g., Open Call to Artists)
• Basic navigation and page functionality
• Security and fraud prevention

Without these cookies, certain features of the website may not work properly.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These cookies may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Device and browser type

This information helps us improve our content, refine the user journey, and enhance the overall experience for artists and collectors.

Analytics data is anonymized and does not directly identify individuals.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as:

• Form input details (where applicable)
• Display settings
• Language or location preferences (if enabled)

They enhance usability and personalization.

Newsletter & Communication Cookies

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

• Remember your subscription status
• Prevent duplicate sign-up prompts
• Improve communication relevance

Third-Party Cookies

We may integrate third-party services, including:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Pinterest

These platforms may set cookies when you interact with embedded content, share artwork, or engage with social features. These cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies.

We do not control third-party cookies directly.

4. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings.

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies entirely
• Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling certain cookies may:

• Affect the functionality of submission forms
• Limit certain features
• Reduce overall website performance

For full functionality of the SIKAO website, we recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.

5. Data Protection

Cookies do not grant us access to your device or personal files. Any personal data collected through forms (such as artist submissions or contact inquiries) is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@sikao.art

Website: https://www.sikao.art

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