Cookie Policy.

Effective Date: 10-03-2025

Last Updated: 04-06-2025

This Cookie Policy explains how LUME ART LTD (“LUME”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.lumeart.co.uk (“the Website”). It outlines the types of cookies we use, the purpose for which we use them, and the legal basis upon which we process data collected through cookies, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to use our Website after viewing the cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you opt to disable them using the controls provided.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted

• First-party cookies: Set by the domain of the website you are visiting

• Third-party cookies: Set by a different domain (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under PECR and UK GDPR, we are permitted to store or access information on your device via cookies only if:

• The cookie is strictly necessary for the operation of the site; or

• You have provided informed and explicit consent for non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics, marketing)

Consent is collected via our cookie banner, which appears upon your first visit and provides options to accept or manage cookie preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies used on our Website as follows:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as form submissions or cookie preference settings.

Examples:

• Session management

• Security authentication

• User consent tracking

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / contractual necessity

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are most visited, how long users spend on the site, and how they navigate between pages. We use this data to improve our site’s performance.

Provider: Google Analytics 4

Examples:

• _ga – Tracks unique visitors

• _ga_<container-id> – Stores session state

Retention: Up to 2 years

Legal basis: Consent (via cookie banner)

Data collected by GA4 is anonymised and does not include personally identifiable information.

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as language settings or region selection. They enhance the user experience but are not essential to core functionality.

Examples:

• Remembering form field values

• Saving preferences for display

Legal basis: Consent (via cookie banner)

d) Marketing and Third-Party Cookies

At present, LUME does not use marketing cookies such as Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or remarketing tools. Should this change in the future, we will update this policy and obtain additional consent as required.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Third-party services (such as Google) may place cookies on your device. These cookies are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties. We do not control or accept responsibility for these cookies.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please refer to:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

5. How to Control or Delete Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

a) Via the LUME Cookie Banner

Upon first visit, you may choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update these preferences at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

b) Via Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may block or delete cookies entirely, although this may impact website functionality.

Browser cookie management links:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The most recent version will always be available on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest revision.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our Website, you may contact:

LUME ART LTD

Management Suite, 2 Silicon Way

London, N1 6AT, United Kingdom

management@lumeart.co.uk