Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us provide you with a better experience by enabling us to recognize you when you return and remember your preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

Artist Platform uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and session management
• Security features (CSRF protection)
• Remembering your login status
• Load balancing and server routing

Legal basis: These cookies are strictly necessary and do not require consent.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remembering your preferences (language, currency)
• Storing calendar view settings
• Remembering recently viewed profiles

Legal basis: Legitimate interest in providing a personalized experience.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the Platform:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Features used
• Error tracking and performance monitoring

Legal basis: Consent or legitimate interest in improving our services.

3. Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

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

4.1 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to help us understand Platform usage. These services may set cookies on your device.

4.2 Content Delivery

We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to serve static assets efficiently. These services may use cookies for load balancing.

Third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies from all sites
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform:

• Essential cookies: Disabling these will prevent you from logging in and using core features
• Functional cookies: Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
• Analytics cookies: No impact on functionality

6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to store information locally on your device:

• Local Storage: Used to store larger amounts of data that persists between sessions
• Session Storage: Used to store temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab

These technologies are used for similar purposes as cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. The Platform currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Artist Platform
Email: [email protected]