Cookies Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This policy explains what cookies are, how Confr Branc Music Education Ltd uses them on our website, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors use our site. Cookies do not typically contain personal information that identifies you directly, though they may be linked to personal data we hold about you.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Session cookie: Maintains your session as you navigate between pages. Expires when you close your browser.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so you are not asked repeatedly. Expires after 12 months.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the site and your experience.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited and how long users spend on them.
- Traffic sources: Shows how visitors arrived at our site (search engine, direct link, etc.).
- User journey: Helps us understand typical navigation paths through the site.
Analytics cookies are only set if you consent to them. Data collected is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests.
We currently use marketing cookies sparingly, primarily to measure whether online advertisements lead to enquiries. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: Provides website usage statistics. You can opt out using Google's browser add-on.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Through Our Website
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your choices at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Note that blocking all cookies may affect how websites function. If you delete cookies, your consent preferences will be reset next time you visit.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, consult your browser's help documentation:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, but you can control tracking through our cookie consent tool.
Cookie Lifespan
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Our consent cookie persists for 12 months. Analytics cookies typically expire after 26 months if not renewed by a return visit.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy if we change the cookies we use or relevant regulations change. The date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
Further Information
For more about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner's Office guidance at ico.org.uk.