Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, like your preferences and login status, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and security
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to use the website and its features. Without these cookies, services like user authentication cannot be provided.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your theme preference) and provide enhanced features.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us improve our website's performance.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, such as:

  • Apple Music (for embedded music players)
  • Analytics services (to understand usage patterns)
  • Authentication providers (for social login options)

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them (typically 30 days to 1 year)

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@songofthemonth.org