What are cookies? In English, the term “cookie” typically refers to a biscuit, but in the context of web browsing, a “cookie” is something entirely different. When you access our Website, a small amount of text, known as a “cookie,” is stored in your device’s browser. This text contains various pieces of information about your browsing activity, habits, preferences, content personalization, and more.
There are other technologies that function similarly and are also used to collect data on your browsing activity. For the sake of simplicity, we will refer to all these technologies collectively as “cookies.”
The specific uses we make of these technologies are described in this document.
Why are cookies used on this website? Cookies are an essential part of how this Website operates. Their main purpose is to enhance your browsing experience. For instance, they help remember your preferences (such as language, country, etc.) during your current and future visits. The information gathered by cookies also allows us to improve the website, tailor it to your interests as a user, speed up your searches, and more.
In certain cases, and only with your informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as gathering information to show you advertisements based on an analysis of your browsing habits.
What are cookies NOT used for on this website? The cookies we use do not store sensitive personal identification information such as your name, address, password, etc.
Who uses the information stored in cookies? The information stored in the cookies on our Website is used exclusively by us, except for those identified below as “third-party cookies,” which are used and managed by external entities that provide services to improve the user experience. For example, Google Analytics typically manages the statistics regarding the number of visits, the most popular content, etc.
How can you avoid the use of cookies on this Website? If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can DECLINE their use or CONFIGURE which cookies you want to avoid and which ones you allow (we provide detailed information in this document about each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.).
If you have accepted cookies, we will not ask you again unless you delete them from your device as indicated in the following section. If you wish to revoke your consent, you will need to delete the cookies and reset your preferences.
How do I disable and delete cookies? The Owner provides information about its Cookie Policy in the footer menu and in the cookie banner accessible on all pages of the Website. The cookie banner displays essential information regarding data processing and allows the User to:
- ACCEPT or DECLINE the installation of cookies or withdraw previously granted consent.
- Obtain additional information on the Cookie Policy page.
To restrict, block, or delete cookies from this Website (and third-party cookies), you can adjust your browser settings at any time. Please note that this configuration may differ depending on the browser.
Below are links to instructions for enabling or disabling cookies in the most common browsers:
What types of cookies are used on this website? Each website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following:
BY ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT
- First-party cookies: These are sent to the User’s device from a domain managed by the website operator, where the requested service is provided.
- Third-party cookies: These are sent to the User’s device from a domain not managed by the website operator, but by another entity that processes the data collected through cookies. If the cookies are served from a domain managed by the website operator but the data is managed by a third party for their own purposes (such as improving their services or providing advertising), these are considered third-party cookies.
BY PURPOSE
- Technical cookies: Necessary for browsing and the proper functioning of our Website. They help control traffic and data communication, identify the session, access restricted areas, process registration or participation requests for an event, measure software license visits, use security features during navigation, store content for video or sound distribution, enable dynamic content (e.g., loading animations), or share content on social networks.
- Analytical cookies: Allow for user counting and enable the measurement and statistical analysis of how users interact with the Website.
- Preference or personalization cookies: These allow the Website to remember information that enables the User to access the service with specific features, such as language, search preferences, content appearance, and other customized options.
BY DURATION
- Session cookies: Designed to collect and store data only while the User is on a webpage. These typically store information necessary for a single service request and disappear once the session ends.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain stored on the User’s device for a defined period, ranging from a few minutes to several years, depending on their intended purpose. Persistent cookies should have a limited duration for privacy reasons. When installing persistent cookies, their duration must be tied to their specific purpose, with a recommendation to minimize their lifespan to the extent necessary.
Details of cookies used on this website:
Strictly Necessary cookies
| Cookie key | Domain | Path | Cookie type | Expiration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pmpro_visit More info | indieemusic.com | / | First-party | Session | This cookie is used to manage user memberships and access to site content based on membership levels. It tracks whether the visitor is a new or returning visitor to unlock certain content or membership benefits. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA More info | .youtube.com | / | Third-party | 6 months | This cookie is used to store the user’s consent and privacy choices for their interaction with the site. It records data on the visitor’s consent regarding various privacy policies and settings, ensuring that their preferences are honored in future sessions. |
| sp_t More info | .spotify.com | / | Third-party | 1 year | Required to ensure the functionality of the integrated Spotify plugin. This does not result in any cross-site functionality. |
| sp_landing More info | .spotify.com | / | Third-party | 1 day | Required to ensure the functionality of the integrated Spotify plugin. This does not result in any cross-site functionality. |
Performance cookies
| Cookie key | Domain | Path | Cookie type | Expiration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga_5T58TBD7C9 More info | .indieemusic.com | / | First-party | 1 year 1 month | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to persist session state. |
| _ga More info | .indieemusic.com | / | First-party | 1 year 1 month | This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics – which is a significant update to Google’s more commonly used analytics service. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the sites analytics reports. |
Targeting cookies
| Cookie key | Domain | Path | Cookie type | Expiration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YSC More info | .youtube.com | / | Third-party | Session | This cookie is set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos. |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE More info | .youtube.com | / | Third-party | 6 months | This cookie is set by Youtube to keep track of user preferences for Youtube videos embedded in sites;it can also determine whether the website visitor is using the new or old version of the Youtube interface. |