Cookies Policy
At Sonic Alchemy Studios, located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience while you navigate our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior when you visit our site, and how you can control your cookie preferences. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be either "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period, or "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
Sonic Alchemy Studios uses cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services on our website would not be available. For example, these cookies ensure that when you fill out a contact form, the information is successfully submitted to our team.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they encounter any error messages. This information helps us to improve the performance and design of our website. We use tools like Google Analytics to understand user behavior, allowing us to optimize our site for a better user experience. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For instance, if you choose to view the website in a specific language, we use a functionality cookie to remember your preference for future visits.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. We may partner with third-party advertising networks that use these cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites and deliver targeted ads. This helps us reach potential clients who might be interested in our recording, mixing, and mastering services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Here's a detailed breakdown of the specific types of cookies you might encounter on the Sonic Alchemy Studios website:
- Google Analytics Cookies: These cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid, _gat) help us analyze website traffic, user behavior, and demographics. They provide valuable insights into how users interact with our content, helping us improve our services and user experience.
- Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are essential for the proper functioning of certain website features. They allow you to navigate our site smoothly and access secure areas. They expire when you close your browser.
- Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party services (like social media plugins) that set their own cookies. We do not have direct control over these cookies, but we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to understand how they use your data.
How to Control Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Here are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or prompt you each time a website wants to set a cookie. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to adjust your cookie settings.
- Cookie Consent Tools: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to choose which categories of cookies you want to allow. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party advertising networks offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from tracking your online activity and delivering targeted ads. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Consequences of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly, and you may have to manually adjust your preferences each time you visit our site. However, you will still be able to access most of the content on our website.
Our Commitment to GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive
Sonic Alchemy Studios is committed to complying with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, which aim to protect the privacy of individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA). We collect and process personal data fairly, lawfully, and transparently, and we only use cookies with your consent. You have the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to its processing. For more information about your rights and how we protect your privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Sonic Alchemy Studios
121 Demonbreun Street, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 555-7664
Email: [email protected]
We believe in maintaining a clear and honest approach to your online privacy. At Sonic Alchemy Studios, we want to assure you that your data is handled with the utmost care and respect.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. Thank you for your trust in Sonic Alchemy Studios.