Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 20th September 2025
Contact: [email protected]
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., analytics tools)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Understand how visitors interact with our site
- Improve performance and functionality
- Provide optional features like remembering your preferences
We categorise cookies as follows:
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for site functionality and security. Cannot be switched off. |
| Analytics / Performance | Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics). |
| Functionality | Remembers your preferences and settings. |
| Marketing | Track visitors across websites to show relevant ads. Used only with your consent. |
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies we may use:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics: tracks user sessions | 2 years | Analytics | |
| _gid | Analytics: tracks user behavior | 24 hours | Analytics | |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Ample Trace Music | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
| paypal_session | PayPal | Enables payment functionality | Session | Necessary |
Note: This list may be updated as our website or services evolve.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as:
- Google Analytics – used to measure website usage
- PayPal – used for payment processing
- YouTube or Spotify – if embedded, may set tracking cookies
For more information, see their policies:
5. Your Cookie Choices
On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all except necessary cookies
- Customise your preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via:
- The “Cookie Settings” link in the footer
- Your browser settings (see below)
Note: Rejecting non-essential cookies may impact certain site features.
6. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings:
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our use of cookies. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our cookie use or this policy, contact:
Ample Trace Music
Email: [email protected]