1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owner.
Cookies can be:

• Essential – required for the website to work.

• Non-essential – used for analytics, advertising, and enhanced functionality (requires user consent under UK law).
   

2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly

• Improve site performance and user experience

• Understand how visitors use our site

• Manage bookings, enquiries, and service-related forms

• Deliver relevant content and marketing (if applicable)
   

3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be switched off.
They may include:

• Security and session cookies

• Cookies that enable navigation and access to secure areas

• Contact or booking form functionality

Examples:

• Session management

• Cookie consent preferences

b. Analytics & Performance Cookies
(Used only with your consent.)
These cookies allow us to analyse how visitors use the site so we can improve performance.
We may use tools such as:

• Google Analytics

• Microsoft Clarity (optional—if relevant)

Data collected may include pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, and general location (non-personal).
c. Functionality Cookies
(Consent required.)
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as:

• Language settings

• Contact information for easier booking

• Media player preferences if we display audio samples

d. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
(Consent required — only include if used.)
These cookies track browsing habits to show relevant ads on third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, or Google Ads).
If you do not use advertising cookies yet, you may keep this section as optional or ask me to remove it.

4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party providers we use, such as:

• Google Analytics

• Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok embeds)

• Booking/contact form plugins

• Audio or video hosting platforms (e.g., SoundCloud, YouTube)

These third parties may use cookies according to their own policies. We recommend checking their privacy/cookie statements.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
When you first visit Aniesound.co.uk, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage cookie preferences

You can also disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Instructions for common browsers:

• Chrome – Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies

• Safari – Preferences > Privacy

• Firefox – Options > Privacy & Security

• Edge – Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Please note: blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your data, please contact us via: 
Email: Info@aniesound.co.uk
Website: Aniesound.co.uk