Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 20, 2025
What Are Cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains how Beat Cannon ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
Essential Cookies & Data (Always Active)
These cookies and data collection are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Authentication - keeps you logged in to your account | 30 days |
| session_id | Session management - maintains your active session state | Session |
| beatcannon_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences (Essential Only or Accept All) in local storage | 365 days |
| csrf_token | Security - protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
Essential Technical Data (Always Collected)
The following technical data is collected on all listening pages, regardless of your cookie preference, for basic functionality, security, and analytics:
- Anonymous Session ID: A randomly generated identifier (e.g., "session_abc123...") to group your interactions during one visit
- User Agent String: Your browser's identification string (e.g., "Mozilla/5.0...") which helps us identify your device type and browser for compatibility
- Release & Campaign IDs: Which music release and campaign you're viewing
- IP Address: Your IP address is collected for geolocation (to determine country, region, city) and security purposes. This allows us to understand where listeners are located and provide geographic analytics to artists and labels.
Session IDs are anonymous and cannot identify you personally. IP addresses are used for location analytics and security.
Usage Data (Always Collected)
We collect usage data on our listening pages to improve service quality and provide analytics to artists and labels. This data is collected regardless of your cookie preference because it's necessary for basic functionality:
- Audio Playback: Which tracks you play, pause, skip, and how long you listen
- Track Downloads: Which individual tracks or full releases you download
- Feedback Submissions: Your ratings, comments, and favorite tracks (when you submit feedback)
- Session Duration: Duration of your listening session
All usage data is linked only to an anonymous session ID. We cannot identify you personally from this data alone.
Analytics & Performance Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior. We only set these cookies if you click "Accept All" in our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _bc_visitor | Visitor tracking - identifies unique visitors for analytics | 2 years |
| _bc_session | Session tracking - tracks user journey and page views within a session | 30 minutes |
| campaign_ref | Campaign tracking - tracks which marketing campaigns drive traffic | 30 days |
| utm_* | Marketing attribution - tracks traffic sources and campaign performance | 30 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: Stores session state and analytics data | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: Distinguishes users for daily reporting | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics: Throttles request rate to prevent overload | 1 minute |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel: Stores and tracks visits across websites for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel: Stores click ID from Facebook ads for conversion attribution | 3 months |
| fr | Meta Pixel: Enables ad delivery, optimization, and audience building | 3 months |
Other Tracking Technologies We Use
Local Storage
We use browser local storage to save user preferences and improve performance. This includes:
- Theme preferences - Remembers your dark/light mode selection
- Audio player state - Remembers volume and playback settings
- Form data - Temporarily saves draft content to prevent data loss
Server Logs
Our servers automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is used for security, analytics, and service improvement.
Email Tracking
If you subscribe to email campaigns, we may track email opens, clicks, and engagement using tracking pixels and unique links. This helps us understand campaign performance and improve our communications. You can opt out of tracking by disabling images in your email client.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services. Some are essential for our service to function, while others (Google Analytics and Meta Pixel) are only loaded if you click "Accept All" on our cookie consent banner:
Requires "Accept All" Consent
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets several cookies (_ga, _ga_*, _gid, _gat) to collect anonymous information about page visits, session duration, traffic sources, and user interactions. This data helps us improve our website and understand our audience. Google may also use this data for their own purposes. You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)
We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. The Meta Pixel sets cookies (_fbp, _fbc, fr) to track conversions, build custom audiences, and optimize ad delivery. This allows us to show relevant ads to people who have visited our website and measure campaign performance. Meta may use this data for their own advertising purposes across their platforms. See Meta's Privacy Policy and About the Meta Pixel.
Essential Services (Always Active)
BunnyCDN
We use BunnyCDN to deliver and store files (audio, images, etc.). BunnyCDN may set cookies for performance optimization and security. See BunnyCDN's Privacy Policy.
Mailgun
We use Mailgun to send transactional emails and marketing campaigns. Mailgun may use tracking pixels in emails. See Mailgun's Privacy Policy.
MaxMind GeoIP2
We use MaxMind's GeoIP2 database to determine your approximate location from your IP address for analytics and content localization. This is processed server-side and does not set cookies. See MaxMind's Privacy Policy.
Google Sign-In / Microsoft Sign-In
For optional social login authentication, we integrate with Google Sign-In and Microsoft Sign-In. When you choose to sign in with Google or Microsoft, we receive your basic profile information (name, email) from these providers. These services may set their own cookies for authentication purposes. See Google's Privacy Policy and Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage cookies and tracking:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner with two options:
- Essential Only - Only necessary cookies for site functionality
- Accept All - All cookies including analytics and tracking
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- View and delete individual cookies
Learn more about cookie management in common browsers:
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track you. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We honor your cookie consent preferences regardless of DNT settings.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:
- You will need to log in each time you visit the site
- Your preferences and settings will not be saved
- Some features may not work properly
- Form data may be lost if you navigate away
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect site functionality but will prevent us from improving our services based on usage patterns.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding the data we collect through cookies:
- Right to Access - Request a copy of the data we've collected about you
- Right to Deletion - Request deletion of your data (visit our GDPR page)
- Right to Object - Object to certain data processing activities
- Right to Withdraw Consent - Change your cookie preferences at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or visit our Privacy Policy for more information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Privacy Inquiries: [email protected]
General Support: [email protected]
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please read our Privacy Policy.