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Musar Studio · Website Technology

Cookie Policy

Small pieces of technology can make a website work, remember choices or measure how it is being used.

This policy explains how Musar Studio uses cookies and similar storage or access technologies on this website.

Technology Register
Website musar.co.uk
Platform Magento Open Source
Operator Musar Studio
Jurisdiction United Kingdom
Last Updated September 2026
In Plain English

Not Every Cookie Has the Same Purpose

Some website technologies are required to make a service work correctly or securely.

Others may be used for preferences, statistics or additional services. Different legal requirements can apply depending on what the technology actually does.

We aim to keep unnecessary tracking to a minimum and explain the technologies used on this website clearly.

01

Essential

Technologies needed for core website functionality, security or a service you request.

May Operate Without Consent Where an Exception Applies
02

Preferences

Technologies that remember choices affecting how the website appears or functions.

Rules Depend on Purpose
03

Statistics

Technologies used to understand how a website or service is used and improve it.

Consent or Applicable Exception
04

Marketing

Technologies used for advertising, behavioural tracking or profiling.

Consent Required
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Definition

More Than Cookies

What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small amount of information stored on your computer, phone or other device when you use a website.

Cookies can help websites maintain sessions, remember information and provide functionality.

The same general rules can also apply to other technologies that store information on, or access information from, your device.

These can include browser storage, scripts, tags, pixels and similar technologies.

Technology Ledger

Why Website Technologies May Be Used

Classification depends on purpose, not simply on the technical name of a cookie.

Core Functionality
Essential / Exempt Where Applicable

Used where necessary to provide core website functions, maintain requested sessions or support essential website operation.

Security
Essential / Exempt Where Applicable

Technologies may be used to protect forms, sessions and website infrastructure against misuse or security threats.

Preferences
Purpose Dependent

A website may remember choices about display or functionality. Whether consent is required depends on the particular purpose and applicable exception.

Statistics
Purpose Dependent

Statistical technologies may help understand website usage and improve the service.

They will only be used without prior consent where the requirements of an applicable statutory exception are satisfied.

Advertising
Consent

Advertising, behavioural tracking and profiling technologies will not be treated as essential website technologies.

Magento Website Technology

Technical Names You May Encounter

Musar Studio uses Magento Open Source. Depending on your interaction with the website and the current Magento configuration, Magento may create browser cookies or local-storage entries needed for session handling, security, messages, caching or page functionality.

PHPSESSID
May be used to maintain a website session.
Session / configuration dependent
form_key
May be used as part of form and request security.
Configuration dependent
mage-messages
May support messages displayed after website actions.
Short-lived / configuration dependent
mage-cache-*
Magento may use browser storage to manage cached website information and invalidate outdated content.
Configuration dependent
private_content_version
May help Magento manage private or customer-specific page content.
Configuration dependent
section_data_ids
May help Magento determine when sections of browser-side content need to be refreshed.
Configuration dependent

The exact technologies present can change when Magento, extensions or website functionality are updated. This policy should therefore be reviewed when the website configuration changes materially.

Consent & Control

Optional Technologies Should Not Be Activated Silently

Where a storage or access technology requires consent and no legal exception applies, it should not be activated before valid consent has been obtained.

Consent must involve a genuine choice and appropriate information about the relevant purpose.

Where consent is used, withdrawing it should be possible without making that process unnecessarily difficult.

01

Explain It

People should be able to understand why information is being stored or accessed on their device.

02

Limit It

Website technology should be used for a clear purpose rather than simply because a service makes it available.

03

Review It

Adding analytics, advertising or new third-party services may change the website's cookie obligations.

Your Device

Browser Controls

Most browsers provide controls for viewing, deleting or blocking cookies and other stored website information.

You can normally access these controls through your browser's privacy or security settings.

Blocking essential technologies may affect some website functionality.

Browser controls are separate from any consent or preference mechanism that may be provided directly on the Musar Studio website.

Third-Party Services

External Technology May Have Its Own Rules

Some future website features may involve technology provided by another organisation, for example analytics, embedded content, mapping, video or social media services.

If such services use storage or access technologies, Musar Studio will need to consider their purpose, the information they receive and whether consent or another lawful exception applies.

We do not treat the presence of third-party technology as permission to bypass applicable privacy requirements.

Website Changes

New Technology Can Change This Policy

Adding a new extension, analytics service, advertising platform or embedded tool can introduce new cookies or similar technologies.

Policy Review

The Register Should Evolve With the Website

This policy may be updated when technologies, legal requirements or the way Musar Studio uses the website change.

The date at the top indicates the latest material update.

Cookies & Privacy

Want to Know More About Your Data?

The Privacy Policy explains more broadly how Musar Studio handles personal information. You can also contact us with questions about website technology or privacy.

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