Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how SoundWave Central ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, www.soundwavecentral.com ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as 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 in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
How do we use cookies?
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the way our Website works. Specifically, we use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements 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 work with third-party advertising partners, such as Austin Ads Inc., to achieve this.
Types of Cookies We Use
Here is a detailed breakdown of the cookies we employ on SoundWave Central:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Cookie Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWC_SESSION | Maintains user session and login status | Session | SoundWave Central |
| GA_TRACKING_ID | Tracks website traffic and user behavior | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| LOCALE_PREF | Remembers the user's preferred language | 1 year | SoundWave Central |
| AD_TRACKING | Tracks user interactions with advertisements | 30 days | Austin Ads Inc. |
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the cookie consent tool provided on our Website, or by setting or amending your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
More Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at [email protected] or write to us at:
SoundWave CentralData Protection Officer
70 Rainey Street
Austin, TX 78701
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Effective Date: October 26, 2023
By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
Specific Cookie Management Instructions
Here are instructions on how to manage cookies within popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. You can then choose to block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies currently stored.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security. Under "Cookies and Site Data," you can choose to block cookies and site data, or manage exceptions. You can also clear existing cookies.
- Safari: Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy. You can choose to block all cookies or manage website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can choose to block third-party cookies or see all cookies and site data.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
For example, if you click on a podcast hosted on a third-party platform, that platform might use cookies to track your listening habits or deliver personalized recommendations. This is outside our direct control, and their privacy policy will govern that data collection.
Cookies and Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information that cookies collect against unauthorized access, unlawful processing, and accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Elias Vance
Data Protection Officer
SoundWave Central
70 Rainey Street
Austin, TX 78701
[email protected]
We are committed to being transparent about our cookie practices and providing you with control over your data. Your privacy is important to us at SoundWave Central.