Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 5th January 2025
Last Updated: 31st January 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, and how you can control or manage your cookie preferences. We use cookies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and, where personal data is collected or processed, in line with the UK GDPR.

By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in this Policy (unless you opt out or change your preferences).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files used to store snippets of information. They are placed on your device by websites when you load them in your browser. These cookies help us:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Enhance site security
• Provide a better user experience
• Understand how our website performs and identify areas for improvement

How We Use Cookies

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes:

• First-party cookies are primarily necessary for our website to function correctly and do not collect your personal data for marketing or tracking.
• Third-party cookies may help us analyse our site’s performance, understand how you interact with us, or provide relevant advertisements (if applicable).

Depending on your settings and any future updates, we may also use analytics cookies or advertising cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Below we have listed the main types of cookies that may be set on our website. We will update this table if and when new cookies are introduced.

1. Necessary Cookies
   These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
   
   

Cookie	Provider	Duration	Description
wpEmojiSettingsSupports	WordPress	Session	Helps determine if your browser can display emojis properly.
cookieyes-consent	CookieYes	1 year	Remembers your cookie consent preferences so they can be respected on return.

1. Analytics/Performance Cookies
   (If/when in use, e.g. Google Analytics)
   These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data enables us to improve the site’s functionality and user experience.
   
   

Cookie	Provider	Duration	Description
_ga, _gid	Google Analytics	2 years, etc.	Used to distinguish users, count visits, and measure interactions.

1. Functional Cookies
   These enable additional functionality or personalisation (e.g. remembering your preferences). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. (For instance, embedded video players or chat widgets.)
2. Advertising/Targeting Cookies
   These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver adverts more relevant to you, and may be set through our site by advertising partners. They help measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns and limit how many times you see a particular advert.

Note: We may not currently deploy all of these categories, but we include them here for transparency and to cover potential future use.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” button or link on our site. This allows you to revisit the cookie consent banner, modify your choices, or withdraw consent.

Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website. For guidance, see:

• Chrome Help
• Safari Help
• Firefox Help
• Internet Explorer Help

If you are using another browser, please visit its official support pages.

Legal Basis for Setting Cookies

• Necessary Cookies: Placed without requiring explicit consent, as these are essential for our site to function.
• Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics, Functional, Advertising): Set only once you have provided consent via the cookie banner or in the “Cookie Settings”. You can revoke or change your consent at any time.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, with the date of the latest revision indicated at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: music@vibevill.com
• Address: 28 Orchard Road, St Annes on Sea FY8 1PF

For more information on how we handle any personal data collected via cookies, please review our Privacy Policy.