COOKIE POLICY
What we store on your device and why.
This Cookie Policy explains how Dandi Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and browser local storage on dandistudio.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. We also use browser local storage — a similar technology that stores data in your browser rather than sending it to our server with every request.
2. COOKIES WE SET
This site sets the following cookies. No third-party cookies are introduced by us.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ds_ab |
FUNCTIONAL | Stores your assigned version (A or B) for the homepage A/B test (active 5–19 April 2026 only). Ensures you see the same version consistently throughout the test window. | 19 April 2026 (test end date) | Server (index.php) |
ds_sid |
FUNCTIONAL | An anonymous, randomly generated 12-character session identifier used to match client-side interaction events (formula drawn, mascot hovered) with the server-side visit log during the A/B test period only. Contains no personal data. | 19 April 2026 (test end date) | JavaScript (ab-track.js) |
Note: both cookies above are only set during the A/B test window (5–19 April 2026). Outside that window, no cookies are set by this site.
3. BROWSER LOCAL STORAGE
We also use browser local storage (not cookies) for the following items:
| Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ds_cookie_consent |
ESSENTIAL | Remembers whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies, so we do not show the consent banner on every visit. | Until you clear browser data |
ds_sid |
FUNCTIONAL | Mirrors the anonymous session ID (same value as the ds_sid cookie above).
Only active during the A/B test period. |
Until you clear browser data |
4. COOKIE CATEGORIES
ESSENTIAL COOKIES / STORAGE
Required for the site to function correctly (e.g. storing your consent preference). These cannot be switched off. They are set only in response to actions you take, such as clicking the consent banner.
FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
Improve your experience but are not strictly necessary. On this site, functional cookies
are limited to the A/B test session identifier (ds_ab, ds_sid).
These are active only during the test window (5–19 April 2026) and do not track you
across other websites.
5. LEGAL BASIS
We set the ds_cookie_consent local storage item on the basis of
legitimate interest — it is necessary to remember your choice and avoid
showing the banner on every page load.
We set ds_ab and ds_sid on the basis of your
consent (clicking “Accept All” in the cookie banner).
If you click “Essential Only”, these functional items are not activated.
6. HOW TO MANAGE OR DELETE COOKIES
You can control cookies at any time through your browser settings. Guidance for major browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
To clear local storage specifically for this site, use your browser’s developer tools (Application → Local Storage → dandistudio.com) and delete the keys listed above.
Note: deleting ds_cookie_consent will cause the cookie banner to reappear on your
next visit.
7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We do not currently use any third-party analytics, advertising, or social media cookies. Should this change, this policy will be updated before any such cookies are set, and your consent will be sought where required by law.
This site loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google may set its own cookies or collect
request data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
We load fonts over a preconnect to fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com.
8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please write to us via our Contact page.
For complaints about our use of cookies, you may contact the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113