Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 25 August 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how URGE. Fashion Platform (“URGE.”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.urgefashion.com (the “Website”).

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, process and protect your personal data.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that cookies may be stored on your device as described in this Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies enable websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve security, analyze website traffic and provide certain functionality.

Cookies do not normally contain information that directly identifies you. However, information collected through cookies may become associated with other personal information that you voluntarily provide.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including web beacons, pixels, scripts, local storage and device identifiers.

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2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of operational, analytical and security purposes, including:

• ensuring the Website functions correctly;
• maintaining secure user sessions;
• processing event registrations and applications;
• enabling ticket purchases;
• preventing fraud and abuse;
• remembering user preferences;
• measuring Website performance;
• improving user experience;
• understanding visitor behaviour;
• monitoring Website reliability;
• complying with legal obligations.

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3. Categories of Cookies

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled through our systems.

Without these cookies, many Website features would not function properly.

Examples include cookies that:

• maintain user sessions;
• remember security settings;
• process online payments;
• enable navigation;
• prevent fraudulent activity;
• protect against malicious attacks;
• support Website administration.

Legal basis under the GDPR:

Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate Interests and, where applicable, Article 6(1)(b) – Performance of a Contract.

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3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.

These may include remembering:

• preferred language;
• region;
• previously entered form information;
• display preferences;
• accessibility settings;
• user interface preferences.

Disabling these cookies may affect certain Website features.

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3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website.

Information collected through these cookies may include:

• pages visited;
• time spent on pages;
• referral sources;
• browser type;
• operating system;
• approximate location;
• device information;
• interaction with Website features.

This information is aggregated and used solely to improve Website performance and user experience.

Analytics providers may include:

• Google Analytics
• Hostinger Analytics
• WordPress analytics plugins
• other analytical services.

These cookies are only activated where required after obtaining your consent.

Legal basis:

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent.

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3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies allow us and our partners to provide relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.

These cookies may be placed by third-party providers including:

• Meta (Facebook)
• Instagram
• Google Ads
• Pinterest
• TikTok
• LinkedIn
• other advertising platforms.

These cookies may track browsing behaviour across different websites.

Marketing cookies are only installed after obtaining your explicit consent where required by law.

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4. Third-Party Cookies

Certain third-party services integrated into the Website may set their own cookies.

These services may include, but are not limited to:

• Stripe
• Ticket Tailor
• Google Analytics
• Google Fonts
• Google Maps
• YouTube
• Vimeo
• Meta Platforms
• Hostinger
• WordPress plugins
• embedded social media content.

We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of each respective provider.

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5. Ticket Purchases

When purchasing tickets through our Website, payment processing is provided by trusted third-party payment providers.

Depending on the payment method selected, cookies may be placed by:

• Stripe;
• Ticket Tailor;
• payment authentication providers;
• fraud detection services.

These cookies are necessary to process transactions securely and cannot be disabled while completing a purchase.

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6. Event Application Forms

Our Website contains application forms for:

• Designers;
• Models;
• Sponsors & Partners;
• Press & Media;
• Volunteers.

Cookies may be used to:

• maintain form sessions;
• prevent spam;
• improve form reliability;
• validate submissions;
• remember temporarily entered information.

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7. Cookie Duration

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are deleted automatically once your browser is closed.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until manually deleted.

Retention periods vary depending on the specific cookie and service provider.

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8. Managing Cookies

You may manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Most browsers allow you to:

• view stored cookies;
• delete cookies;
• block cookies;
• block third-party cookies;
• receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and prevent certain services from operating correctly.

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9. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, visitors are presented with a cookie consent mechanism allowing them to:

• accept all cookies;
• reject non-essential cookies;
• customize cookie preferences;
• withdraw previously given consent.

Your preferences may be changed at any time.

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10. International Data Transfers

Certain third-party service providers used by URGE. Fashion Platform may process information outside the European Economic Area.

Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally approved transfer mechanisms.

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11. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• legal developments;
• technological changes;
• updates to our services;
• changes in third-party providers;
• improvements to Website functionality.

The latest version will always be available on this page together with its effective date.

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12. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us.

URGE. Fashion Platform

Email: hello@urgefashion.com

Website: https://urgefashion.com