Last Updated: [12.06.2026]
At ArsLens, we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our website, enhance performance, and deliver a refined, personalised browsing experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device, store preferences, and improve functionality.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted manually
2. Why We Use Cookies
ArsLens uses cookies to:
- Ensure the secure and proper functioning of the website
- Enable core features such as checkout and account login
- Remember user preferences and settings
- Improve website performance and usability
- Analyse traffic and user behaviour
- Support marketing and advertising activities (where permitted)
- Enhance overall customer experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure login, shopping cart functionality, and payment processing.
Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences, region settings, or saved items, in order to provide a more personalised experience.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect aggregated information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns.
This data helps us improve website structure, content, and performance.
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
They may be set through our website by advertising partners or analytics providers. These cookies help ensure that content is relevant and aligned with user interests.
Where required by law, these cookies are only activated with your consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that we use to operate and improve our website, including:
- Payment providers
- Shipping and logistics services
- Analytics platforms
- Embedded content providers (such as videos or social media platforms)
These third parties are responsible for their own cookie and privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies for further information.
5. Legal Basis for Cookies (GDPR / UK GDPR / Swiss FADP)
Where applicable, the use of cookies may be based on:
- Your consent (for non-essential cookies)
- Our legitimate interest in ensuring website functionality and security
- Contractual necessity for order processing and account management
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over your cookie preferences.
You may:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Disable cookies entirely (note that some features may not function properly)
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings menu. You can typically find these options under “Privacy” or “Security” settings.
7. Data Collected via Cookies
Depending on your interaction with our website, cookies may collect:
- IP address
- Device and browser information
- Pages visited and browsing behaviour
- Session duration and interactions
- Referral sources (how you arrived at our website)
This data is generally aggregated and does not directly identify you.
8. International Use
As a global brand, ArsLens operates internationally. Cookie data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with applicable data protection laws.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.
The latest version will always be available on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you may contact us:
ArsLens
https://www.arslens.com
privacy@arslens.com