SoundVerse Cookies Policy

Your privacy is paramount to us. This Cookies Policy explains how SoundVerse Inc. uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, soundverse.com, and related services. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and will be used by your browser on subsequent visits to the website. Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

SoundVerse Inc. uses cookies for several reasons, including:

  • Essential Cookies: To operate our website, providing access to secure areas and ensuring proper functionality. These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of SoundVerse.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: To analyze how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve the website's performance and design. This includes tracking page load speeds, error rates, and overall website traffic. We use tools like Google Analytics to gather this information.
  • Functionality Cookies: To enhance the functionality of our website and make it more convenient for users. This might include remembering your language preferences, login details, or podcast listening progress.
  • Advertising and Marketing Cookies: To deliver targeted advertising and marketing communications based on your interests. This helps us show you relevant podcast recommendations and promotional offers. We may also use cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
  • Security Cookies: To help us make our website more secure, for example, by detecting fraudulent logins.

Types of Cookies We Use

The following table describes the types of cookies we use and why:

Types of Cookies Used by SoundVerse
Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Session Cookies Essential for website operation; manages user sessions. Expires when browser is closed.
Persistent Cookies Remembers user preferences for future visits (e.g., language). Up to 1 year.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics) Tracks website traffic and user behavior for improvement. Up to 2 years.
Advertising Cookies Delivers targeted ads and measures ad campaign effectiveness. Up to 90 days.
Security Cookies Detects and prevents fraudulent logins and malicious activity. Varies.

Specifically, we may use cookies from the following providers:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy.
  • Facebook Pixel: For advertising and marketing purposes. You can learn more about Facebook's privacy practices at Facebook Data Policy.
  • SoundVerse Custom Cookies: For essential website functions and user preference management.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually configure your browser to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close your browser. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings.
  • Cookie Consent Tool: We may provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to opt-in or opt-out of certain types of cookies.
  • Third-Party Opt-Outs: You can opt-out of targeted advertising from many ad networks and platforms through industry-standard opt-out tools, such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's Consumer Choice Page.

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This could impact your listening experience and your ability to access certain content.

To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Updates 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 to this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services, email notification of Cookies Policy changes). We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.

This Cookies Policy was last updated on October 26, 2023.