Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 27, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how AUDNC Music uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our platform. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your experience more personalized and efficient.

Similar Technologies We Use:

  • Pixels: Small images that help us understand user behavior
  • Local Storage: Stores information locally on your device
  • Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for mobile devices
  • SDKs: Software development kits that collect usage information

2. How We Use Cookies

At AUDNC Music, we use cookies to enhance your experience, improve our services, and provide personalized content. Here's how we use them:

🎵 Platform Functionality

  • Remember your login status
  • Save your music preferences and settings
  • Maintain your playlists and favorites
  • Enable seamless music streaming

📊 Performance & Analytics

  • Monitor platform performance and uptime
  • Understand how users navigate our platform
  • Identify popular content and features
  • Optimize loading times and user experience

🎯 Personalization

  • Recommend music based on your listening history
  • Customize your homepage and content feed
  • Remember your language and region preferences
  • Provide tailored notifications and updates

🛡️ Security & Safety

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Protect against spam and abuse
  • Maintain account security
  • Enforce our community guidelines

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted partners who may set their own cookies on our platform to provide various services:

📊 Analytics Partners

Help us understand how users interact with our platform

  • Google Analytics
  • User behavior analysis
  • Performance monitoring
  • Conversion tracking

📢 Advertising Partners

Deliver targeted advertisements and measure their effectiveness

  • Ad network providers
  • Programmatic advertising platforms
  • Social media advertising
  • Retargeting services

💳 Payment Processors

Securely process payments for premium features

  • Stripe payment processing
  • PayPal integration
  • Fraud prevention services
  • Subscription management

🛠️ Technical Services

Provide essential platform functionality and support

  • Content delivery networks (CDN)
  • Cloud hosting services
  • Customer support tools
  • Security monitoring

⚠️ Important Note:

Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers. We carefully select our partners and require them to maintain appropriate data protection standards, but we recommend reviewing their privacy policies for complete information about their data practices.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to control how cookies are used on your device:

🎛️ AUDNC Music Settings

If you have a AUDNC Music account, you can manage your cookie preferences in your account settings:

  • Privacy Settings: Control analytics and performance cookies
  • Advertising Settings: Manage targeting and advertising cookies
  • Functional Settings: Choose which features to enable
  • Social Settings: Control social media integrations

🌐 Browser Settings

You can control cookies directly through your web browser:

  • Accept/Reject: Choose to accept or block all cookies
  • Prompt: Get asked before each cookie is set
  • Delete: Remove existing cookies from your device
  • Exceptions: Allow cookies from specific sites only

🔧 Cookie Management Tools

We provide easy-to-use tools to manage your cookie preferences:

  • Cookie Banner: Make choices when you first visit
  • Cookie Center: Access detailed settings anytime
  • Preference Center: Granular control over cookie categories
  • Consent Manager: View and modify your consent choices

⚠️ What Happens When You Block Cookies:

Essential Cookies Blocked

The platform may not function properly or at all

Performance Cookies Blocked

We can't improve the platform based on usage data

Functional Cookies Blocked

Your preferences won't be remembered

Advertising Cookies Blocked

You'll see less relevant advertisements

6. Mobile & Device Settings

Mobile apps use similar tracking technologies. Here's how to control them:

📱 iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  • App Tracking: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
  • Ad Personalization: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising
  • Location Services: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
  • Analytics: Settings → Privacy & Security → Analytics & Improvements

🤖 Android

  • Ad Personalization: Settings → Google → Ads
  • App Permissions: Settings → Apps → [App Name] → Permissions
  • Location Services: Settings → Location
  • Usage & Diagnostics: Settings → Google → Usage & Diagnostics

📟 Device Identifiers

Mobile devices use unique identifiers similar to cookies:

  • IDFA (iOS): Identifier for Advertisers - can be reset in iOS settings
  • AAID (Android): Android Advertising ID - can be reset in Google settings
  • IDFV (iOS): Identifier for Vendors - used for app analytics
  • App-Specific IDs: Unique identifiers for individual apps

💡 Mobile Privacy Tips

  • Regularly review and update your app permissions
  • Reset your advertising ID periodically
  • Use "Ask App Not to Track" option when prompted
  • Keep your operating system updated for latest privacy features

7. Interest-Based Advertising

Interest-based advertising uses information about your browsing habits to show you more relevant ads. Here's how it works and how you can control it:

🎯 How Interest-Based Advertising Works

  1. Data Collection: We collect information about your music preferences and browsing behavior
  2. Profile Creation: This data helps create an advertising profile of your interests
  3. Ad Targeting: Advertisers use these profiles to show you relevant ads
  4. Cross-Platform: Your profile may be used across different websites and apps

✅ Benefits of Interest-Based Advertising

  • See ads for products and services you're actually interested in
  • Discover new music, artists, and related products
  • Support free access to AUDNC Music through relevant advertising
  • Get notified about sales and promotions for things you like

🚫 How to Opt Out

AUDNC Music Settings

Visit your account settings and toggle off "Personalized Advertising"

Browser Extensions

Install privacy-focused browser extensions that block tracking cookies

📝 Important Notes About Opting Out

  • You'll still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests
  • Opt-out preferences are stored in cookies, so clearing cookies will reset your choices
  • You may need to opt out separately for each device and browser you use
  • Some ads may still use contextual information (like the current page content)

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

📢 How We Notify You of Changes

  • Email Notifications: We'll send you an email if we make significant changes
  • Platform Notifications: Important updates will be displayed on our platform
  • Updated Date: The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be changed
  • Version History: We maintain a record of previous versions for reference

Types of Updates

Minor Updates

Clarifications, typo fixes, and minor improvements that don't change the substance of the policy

Material Changes

Significant changes to how we use cookies or your privacy rights that require your attention

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, we're here to help:

📧 Email Support

General Questions: cookies@audncomusic.com
Privacy Questions: privacy@audncmusic.com

🆘 Help Center

Visit our Help Center for frequently asked questions about cookies and privacy settings.

📍 Mailing Address

AUDNC Music, Inc.
Cookie Policy Inquiries
Utah, United States

⏱️ Response Time

We typically respond to cookie and privacy inquiries within 7-10 business days. For urgent matters, please indicate "URGENT" in your subject line.

💡 Tips for Getting Help

  • Be specific about which cookies or features you're asking about
  • Include your browser type and version if relevant
  • Let us know if you're having trouble with cookie settings
  • Mention if you're using our mobile app or website