Cookie Policy

Unique Soundz (also referred to as “USR Music”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.uniquesoundz.co.uk. This Cookie Policy outlines what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, services, or interacting with our content, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide a better user experience. Cookies can also collect information about website usage, such as pages visited, time spent, and interactions, allowing us to enhance the services we provide.

Some cookies are session-based, meaning they expire once you close your browser, while others are persistent and remain on your device for a set period.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Website Functionality: Ensuring the website operates correctly and features work as intended, such as navigation, enquiry forms, and service booking pages.

• User Experience: Remembering your preferences, such as location, language, or display settings, to provide a seamless browsing experience.

• Analytics and Performance: Collecting information on how users interact with our website, helping us improve content, functionality, and website design.

• Marketing and Personalisation: Delivering relevant content, promotions, and advertising based on your browsing activity and interests.

• Security and Compliance: Protecting our website and users from fraudulent activity, spam, or misuse of services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, core features such as enquiry forms, contact forms, and booking systems may not work properly.

Examples Include:

• Session management cookies

• Security and login cookies

3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to collect anonymous data on how visitors use our website. We use this data to improve website performance and better understand visitor behaviour.

Examples Include:

• Google Analytics cookies

• Tracking page visits and interactions

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences and provide a personalised experience. They allow us to tailor our website content to your needs.

Examples Include:

• Language selection cookies

• Regional or location-based preferences

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Targeting cookies are used to deliver advertising relevant to your interests. These cookies may track your activity across multiple websites and may be set by third-party advertising platforms.

Examples Include:

• Retargeting cookies

• Third-party advertising cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party service providers, such as analytics, marketing, or social media platforms. These third parties may collect data about your browsing activity across multiple websites. We do not control the cookies set by third parties and recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies.

5. How We Collect Information

We collect cookie-related information in the following ways:

• Automatically when you visit our website.

• Through interaction with online forms, service enquiry forms, or booking requests.

• Via third-party tools embedded in the website, such as analytics, social media, or advertising widgets.

• Through email marketing or online campaigns linked to cookies for tracking purposes.

The information collected is typically anonymous and aggregated. Personal identification is only used when explicitly provided by you through forms or service engagement.

6. Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used:

• Browser Settings: You can block, delete, or restrict cookies in your web browser. Most browsers provide guidance on managing cookies in their settings.

• Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

• Third-Party Opt-Outs: For cookies set by third parties, you can manage or opt out of tracking by using their respective tools and privacy settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality and prevent you from accessing some features or services.

7. Information Collected by Cookies

Cookies may collect information such as:

• IP address and device type

• Browser type and operating system

• Pages visited, duration, and frequency of visits

• Referring websites or campaigns

• User interactions with content, forms, and services

This data helps us optimise the website, provide better services, and tailor marketing content to your preferences.

8. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we may use cookies where:

• They are strictly necessary for the operation of our website.

• You have provided consent for non-essential cookies.

• We have a legitimate interest in improving services without overriding your privacy rights.

9. Security of Cookies

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect cookie data from unauthorised access, alteration, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure. Using our website constitutes acceptance of this inherent risk.

10. Updates to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, services, or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions regarding our use of cookies, data collection, or privacy practices, please contact:

Unique Soundz / USR Music
📍 23c Church Lane, Wolverhampton, WV2 4BT, UK
📧 mailto:info@uniquesoundz.co.uk
📞 0800 8407 447