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Cookie Policy

Last update: 7 October 2026

This Cookie Policy describes how Handsome (the "Service") uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively, "cookies") when you visit handsomemakers.com. It complements our Privacy Policy and is written in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 and the Italian Data Protection Authority guidelines.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that websites save on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) while you browse. They let us remember some information (language preference, login session, UI choices) and understand how you use the site so we can improve it. We also use similar technologies such as browser local storage and session storage.

2. Types of cookies we use

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

They are essential for the site to work and do not require consent. Without them, core features (booking, login, language switching) would not work. They include:

  • Supabase session cookies (sb-*): keep your login session active. Valid for the session duration + refresh token expiry.
  • Local preference cookies: store your language choice (it/en) and other UI preferences. Duration: 1 year.
  • CSRF security cookies: protect forms from cross-site request forgery during sensitive operations. Duration: session.
  • Consent preference (localStorage, key handsome_cookie_consent_v2): keeps your choice on non-essential cookies until you change it from "Manage cookie preferences" or clear site data in your browser.

2.2 Third-party payment cookies

When you book a workshop, payment is processed via Stripe (PCI-DSS Level 1). Stripe sets its own cookies on its domain (js.stripe.com) to prevent fraud and manage the payment session. They are strictly necessary for the transaction and do not require explicit consent, but we list them here for transparency. More details on Stripe's Cookie Policy.

2.3 Analytics cookies

Only with your consent ("Analytics" category in the cookie window) we use Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Ltd) with anonymised IP and Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd), for aggregate statistics and anonymous heatmaps / session recordings on how the site is used (page views, journeys, device, where users get stuck). Without consent these cookies are not installed.

  • _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics 4): aggregate statistics. Duration: up to 24 months.
  • _clck, _clsk, CLID, MUID (Microsoft Clarity): anonymous heatmaps and session recordings. Duration: up to 12 months.

We also use anonymous server-side logs (status codes, response times, IP for rate-limiting only) owned by Handsome, retained for max 30 days: these are not cookies and do not profile the user.

2.4 Marketing / profiling cookies

Only with your consent ("Marketing" category) we use third-party cookies to measure and optimise our advertising campaigns and show you relevant ads (remarketing):

  • Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd): measuring campaigns on Facebook and Instagram and remarketing. Duration: up to 13 months.
  • Google Ads (Google Ireland Ltd): conversion measurement and remarketing on the Google network. Duration: up to 13 months.

These tools may build advertising profiles and involve a data transfer to the United States: Meta and Google adhere to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework; the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses apply in the alternative. Without consent they are not installed. You can also manage preferences at Google Ads Settings and Meta Ad Preferences.

2.5 Embedded Instagram content

On some pages for Makers we show Instagram videos. Until you open one you only see an image stored on our site, and nothing is loaded from Instagram. The videos load only when you open one; from then on Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd) may set its own cookies, under Instagram's Cookie Policy.

3. How to manage cookies

On your first visit a window appears in the centre of the screen: you can accept all cookies, keep essential ones only, or choose by category with "Customise". Closing it with the X (or Esc) continues with essential cookies only. You can change your mind anytime from the button below or from the "Manage cookie preferences" link at the bottom of every page, or from your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may make some site features unavailable (login, booking, persistent language choice).

Already made a choice? You can review and change it anytime.

Instructions to block or remove cookies in major browsers:

4. Data controller

The data controller is Handsome (Italian individual entrepreneur). To exercise your rights (access, rectification, deletion, portability, objection) please write to info@handsomemakers.com. More details on your GDPR rights are in our Privacy Policy.

5. Changes to the policy

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time; the last modification date is shown above. Material changes will be communicated via the banner or by email if you are subscribed to the newsletter.