1. About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies Aeviternal Designs LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses on this website (aeviternaldesigns.com), why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
This policy was last updated on May 15, 2026.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you have already been counted as a visitor today. Cookies are not programs and cannot execute code or carry viruses.
In addition to traditional cookies, this policy also covers other technologies that achieve similar results, such as JavaScript trackers that transmit data to third-party servers when a page loads.
3. Cookies We Set
The following cookies are set directly by this website.
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled and do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Standard PHP session identifier. Maintains your session state while you navigate the site (e.g., form processing). Contains no personal data. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
aev_consent |
Stores your cookie consent choices so you are not asked again on every page visit. Contains a JSON record of which categories you accepted and when. | 1 year |
Analytics (consent required)
These are only activated if you accept the Analytics category in our cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_av_v |
Prevents your visit from being counted more than once per day in our internal site-visit statistics. Contains only today's date and no personal data. | Expires at midnight (daily reset) |
4. Third-Party Services & Data Transfers
Some features of this website load resources from third-party servers. Even where no cookie is set by those services, loading their resources causes your browser to send your IP address to them. The following table discloses each third-party service, why it is used, and what data it may receive.
Present on All Pages
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data Sent | Cookies Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Google LLC (USA) | Loads the Montserrat typeface used throughout the site. | IP address, browser/OS details, referring URL | None (Google states fonts are served without setting cookies) |
Analytics: Matomo (consent required)
When you accept the Analytics category, we load Matomo, a privacy-focused analytics platform we self-host. Matomo is configured with cookieless tracking, meaning it sets no cookies on your device. However, it does receive your IP address and anonymized page-view data when the tracker runs. We use this information solely to understand aggregate site traffic.
Contact Page Only
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data Sent | Cookies Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google reCAPTCHA v2 | Google LLC (USA) | Bot protection on the commission inquiry form. Analyzes browser behaviour to distinguish humans from automated requests. | IP address, browser fingerprint, mouse behaviour, and other signals sent to Google | _GRECAPTCHA (6 months), set by Google on the contact page |
Shop / Checkout Only
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data Sent | Cookies Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe Hosted Checkout | Stripe, Inc. (USA) | Secure payment processing. When you click "Purchase," you are redirected to a Stripe-hosted checkout page. No payment card data ever touches our server. | Transaction details, IP address, handled entirely by Stripe after redirect | Stripe sets its own cookies on stripe.com per the Stripe Privacy Policy |
5. International Data Transfers
Google LLC and Stripe, Inc. are US-based companies. When their services load, data including your IP address is transferred to servers in the United States. These transfers occur each time a page loads and are inherent to how these services are delivered. If you are located in a jurisdiction with data transfer restrictions (such as the European Economic Area), please be aware of this. We load these services because they are technically necessary for core site functionality (fonts, payment processing) or bot protection.
6. Managing Your Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Preferences tab that appears at the bottom edge of every page. Selecting "Strictly Necessary Only" will disable our analytics tracking cookie and prevent Matomo from loading.
Please note that strictly necessary cookies (PHPSESSID and aev_consent) cannot be disabled through our banner, as they are required for the site to function. You may delete all cookies through your browser settings at any time; consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Disabling third-party fonts (Google Fonts) is not possible through our consent banner as they are integral to the site's appearance. If this is a concern, browser extensions such as uBlock Origin can block requests to these domains.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove services from the site. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
If you have questions about how we use cookies or your data, please reach out: