cookie policy
Last updated: 22/02/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how ARCHIVES THEORY (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://www.archivestheory.com (the “Website”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve user experience, analyze traffic, and support marketing activities.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)
First-party cookies (set by us)
Third-party cookies (set by external providers)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website.
They enable:
Shopping cart functionality
Secure checkout
Account login
Fraud prevention and security
These cookies cannot be disabled through our systems and do not require prior consent under applicable law.
b. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences, such as:
Language selection
Login status
Saved cart items
Disabling these cookies may affect website functionality.
c. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use our Website.
Google Analytics may collect:
IP address (anonymized where required by law)
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website
Analytics cookies are only placed after you provide consent via our cookie banner, where required by law.
Google may process data on servers located outside your country, including the United States. Appropriate safeguards are applied where required.
You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out via Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
d. Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager to manage tracking scripts and tools on our Website.
Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal data but may activate other tracking services depending on your consent preferences.
e. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to:
Measure advertising performance
Analyze campaign effectiveness
Retarget visitors
Personalize advertising content
These cookies are activated only after your explicit consent via our cookie banner.
3. Cookie Consent
We use a consent management tool (Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent) to allow users to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize cookie preferences
Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are not placed until consent is given, where required by applicable law.
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the cookie settings available on our Website.
4. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings by:
Deleting stored cookies
Blocking specific cookies
Blocking all cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:
ARCHIVES THEORY
Email: archivestheory@gmail.com