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# Cookie Policy
**Effective Date:** January 1, 2024 **Last Updated:** January 1, 2024
## What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website or use our streaming services. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our services.
## How We Use Cookies
OZZ Dance Radio uses cookies and similar technologies to: - Remember your listening preferences and settings - Keep you logged in to your account - Analyze website traffic and user behavior - Provide personalized content and recommendations - Deliver relevant advertisements - Improve our services and user experience - Ensure the security of our platform
## Types of Cookies We Use
### Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for our website and streaming services to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the basic functionality of our services.
**Examples:** - Session management cookies - Authentication and security cookies - Load balancing cookies - CSRF protection tokens
**Duration:** Session-based or up to 1 year
### Performance and Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and streaming services by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns.
**Examples:** - Google Analytics cookies - Page view tracking - User journey analysis - Error reporting cookies
**Duration:** Up to 2 years
**Third-party providers:**- Google Analytics- Adobe Analytics- Hotjar
### Functionality Cookies These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
**Examples:** - Language preferences - Volume settings - Playlist preferences - Theme selections - Recently played tracks
**Duration:** Up to 1 year
### Advertising and Marketing Cookies These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
**Examples:** - Ad targeting cookies - Conversion tracking - Retargeting pixels - Social media integration cookies
**Duration:** Up to 2 years
**Third-party providers:** - Google Ads - Facebook Pixel - Twitter Analytics - Spotify Ad Analytics
### Social Media Cookies These cookies enable social media features and allow you to share content from our platform.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | |-------------|---------|----------|------| | `ozz_session` | User session management | Session | Essential | | `ozz_auth` | Authentication token | 30 days | Essential | | `ozz_preferences` | User preferences | 1 year | Functionality | | `ozz_volume` | Volume settings | 1 year | Functionality | | `ozz_theme` | Theme selection | 1 year | Functionality | | `ozz_consent` | Cookie consent status | 1 year | Essential |
### Third-Party Cookies
| Provider | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | |----------|-------------|---------|----------| | Google Analytics | `_ga`, `_gid` | Website analytics | 2 years | | Google Ads | `_gcl_au` | Ad conversion tracking | 90 days | | Facebook | `_fbp` | Facebook Pixel tracking | 90 days | | YouTube | `VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE` | Video player functionality | 180 days | | Spotify | `sp_t`, `sp_landing` | Music integration | 1 year |
## How to Manage Cookies
### Browser Settings You can control cookies through your browser settings:
**Chrome:** 1. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies 2. Choose your preferred cookie settings 3. Manage exceptions for specific sites
**Firefox:** 1. Go to Options > Privacy & Security 2. Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your settings 3. Manage exceptions as needed
**Safari:** 1. Go to Preferences > Privacy 2. Choose your cookie preferences 3. Manage website data
**Edge:** 1. Go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions 2. Choose your cookie settings 3. Manage permissions for specific sites
### Our Cookie Preference Center You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website: 1. Click the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer 2. Choose which types of cookies to accept or reject 3. Save your preferences
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
### Opt-Out Tools You can opt out of certain tracking cookies using these tools: - Google Analytics Opt-out: [tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) - Network Advertising Initiative: [optout.networkadvertising.org](https://optout.networkadvertising.org) - Digital Advertising Alliance: [optout.aboutads.info](https://optout.aboutads.info)
## Mobile App Cookies
Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including: - Local storage - Device identifiers - SDK tracking - Push notification tokens
You can manage these through your device settings:
**iOS:** Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
**Android:** Settings > Privacy > Ads
## Cookie Consent
### EU Users (GDPR) If you're located in the European Union, we will ask for your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can withdraw this consent at any time through our Cookie Preference Center.
### California Users (CCPA) California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, which may include certain cookie data. Use our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link to exercise this right.
### Other Jurisdictions We comply with applicable cookie laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.
## Cookies and Children
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly place cookies on devices used by children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
## Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by: - Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy - Displaying a notice on our website - Sending email notifications to registered users
## Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that have their own cookie policies. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of these external sites. Please review their cookie policies before using their services.
## Technical Information
### Cookie Storage Cookies are stored locally on your device and are sent back to our servers with each request. This allows us to recognize your device and provide personalized services.
### Cookie Security We implement security measures to protect cookie data: - Secure flag for HTTPS transmission - HttpOnly flag to prevent JavaScript access - SameSite attribute to prevent CSRF attacks - Regular security audits and updates
### Data Retention Cookie data is retained according to the durations specified in this policy. When cookies expire, they are automatically deleted from your device.
## Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
**Email:** [email protected] **Phone:** +1 (555) 123-4567 **Address:** OZZ Dance Radio Privacy Team, 123 Music Street, Radio City, NY 10001