Creations – Theo Fabergé Website
Operated by St. Petersburg Collection (“we”, “us”, “our”)
Last updated: 26 February 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on the Creations – Theo Fabergé Website (the “Website”).
In the United Kingdom, the use of cookies and similar technologies is regulated by:
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), and
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 apply to the processing of personal data.
We are committed to ensuring that cookies are used lawfully, transparently, and only where appropriate consent has been obtained.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website.
The term “cookies” in this policy also includes similar technologies that store or access information on your device, including:
Local storage
Pixels and tracking tags
Embedded third-party technologies
PECR applies to any technology that stores or accesses information on a user’s device, regardless of whether personal data is involved.
3. How We Use Cookies
This Website is a gallery site displaying the creations of Theo Fabergé. We do not sell products through this Website.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
To ensure the Website functions securely and properly
To manage performance and stability
To remember user preferences (where applicable)
To measure site usage (if you consent to analytics)
To enable embedded third-party content (if you consent)
We do not use cookies for paid advertising or behavioural advertising campaigns.
4. Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)
Under Regulation 6 of PECR, consent is not required for cookies that are strictly necessary to:
Provide a service explicitly requested by the user, or
Enable essential website functionality (e.g., security, load balancing, session management).
These cookies:
Are active by default
Cannot be switched off via our banner
Do not require your consent
Without them, the Website may not function correctly.
5. Non-Essential Cookies (Consent Required)
All cookies that are not strictly necessary are turned off by default.
They will only be set after you have given clear, affirmative consent via our cookie banner.
These may include:
A. Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., page views, time spent, navigation paths).
If used, these cookies:
They are activated only after opt-in
They are not used for advertising purposes
They are not combined with paid marketing campaigns
B. Functional / Preference Cookies
Used to remember choices such as language or region.
C. Embedded Third-Party Content Cookies
If we embed content (for example, video or social media tools), the third-party provider may set cookies. These will only load after you provide the required consent.
6. Our Hosting Platform
This Website is hosted on Squarespace.
Squarespace may set certain strictly necessary cookies to:
Operate the website infrastructure
Ensure security
Maintain session integrity
Where Squarespace provides analytics or additional features, these will only operate subject to your consent, where legally required.
You can find further details about Squarespace cookies in their own documentation.
7. How Consent Works
When you first visit the Website:
Only strictly necessary cookies are active.
A cookie banner is displayed.
You are given the option to:
Accept all non-essential cookies
Reject all non-essential cookies
Manage preferences by category
We do not:
Use pre-ticked boxes
Rely on implied consent
Treat inactivity or silence as consent
Consent requires a clear affirmative action.
8. Withdrawing or Changing Consent
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time.
A “Cookie Settings” link is permanently available on the Website footer (or via a persistent settings icon).
If you withdraw consent:
Non-essential cookies will no longer be set going forward
Previously set non-essential cookies may be deleted where technically possible
Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
9. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may involve the processing of personal data (such as IP addresses or online identifiers).
Where personal data is processed:
For non-essential cookies, our lawful basis is consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
For strictly necessary cookies, our lawful basis is:
Article 6(1)(b) (performance of a service requested), or
Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests, such as website security).
Further information about how we process personal data, including retention periods, international transfers, and your legal rights, is set out in our Privacy Policy.
10. International Transfers
Some third-party providers (including hosting infrastructure providers) may process data outside the UK.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law, such as:
UK adequacy regulations
Standard contractual clauses (where applicable)
Details are provided in our Privacy Policy.
11. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be:
Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser, or
Persistent cookies — stored until they expire or are manually deleted.
A detailed list of the specific cookies currently used on this Website, including their purpose and duration, is available via our Cookie Settings tool.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in law or regulatory guidance
Changes to the cookies we use
Updates to Website functionality
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made.
13. Contact Details
Controller: St. Petersburg Collection
Website: Creations – Theo Fabergé Website
Email: creations@tfcentenary.com
14. Complaints
If you have concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)