1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into visitor behavior.

Cookies may be:

• Essential – required for the site to function (e.g., session, security, booking).

• Performance & Analytics – used to understand visitor activity and improve our website.

• Functional – enhance your experience (e.g., remembering preferences).

• Marketing/Third-Party – may be set by external services such as payment providers or embedded content.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies

  • Allow you to navigate our website and use features such as scheduling and checkout.

  • Required for security and site integrity.

• Analytics Cookies

  • Collect information about your browser, device, IP address, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, clicks, scrolling, searches, timestamps).

  • Shared with Squarespace Analytics to monitor site traffic and performance.

• Functionality Cookies

  • Remember your preferences, such as language or login session.

• Third-Party Cookies

  • Payment providers like Stripe and PayPal may set cookies when you make a booking or payment.

  • Embedded third-party services (e.g., Google Maps, Vimeo) may also set their own cookies.

3. Managing Cookies

When you visit our site, you can control cookies through:

• Cookie Banner/Consent Tool – where available, you can accept or decline categories of cookies.

• Browser Settings – you can block or delete cookies through your browser’s settings.

Please note: blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to book the studio or use certain features.

4. Legal Basis

We rely on:

• Legitimate interest for essential cookies required to operate our website.

• Consent (under GDPR/EEA rules) for non-essential cookies such as analytics or marketing cookies.

5. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised Effective Date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

PAOROA STUDIO SL
Email: info@paoroastudio.com

Effective date: 03/09/2025