What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners.
This policy explains how Music Ecosystem HIVEs uses cookies and similar technologies on musicecosystem.net and hives.musicecosystem.net.
Legal Basis
Under the GDPR and the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site do not require consent.
Cookies We Use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while you browse the Site. Required for basic functionality. | Session | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked repeatedly. | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — used to analyse Site usage and visitor behaviour in aggregate. Only activated with your consent. | 2 years | Analytics |
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not share cookie data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services integrated into the Site may set their own cookies:
- Google Fonts may set cookies when loading typefaces — see Google's Privacy Policy
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or be notified about cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Opt-out tools: For analytics cookies, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of the Site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies: contact@musicecosystem.net