This Cookie Policy explains how Soundmind uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website and use our services.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Types of Data Storage Technologies
- Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser
- Local Storage: Larger amounts of data stored locally in your browser
- Session Storage: Temporary data storage that expires when you close your browser
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track user behavior
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes:
Essential Website Functionality
- Maintaining your login session
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
- Enabling core website features to function properly
Performance and Analytics
- Understanding how you use our website
- Analyzing website performance and identifying issues
- Measuring the effectiveness of our features
- Improving user experience based on usage patterns
Personalization
- Customizing content based on your preferences
- Providing personalized recommendations
- Remembering your accessibility settings
- Tailoring the interface to your needs
3. Types of Cookies We Use
🔒 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly.
- • Authentication tokens
- • Security measures
- • Basic website functionality
- • Load balancing
📊 Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- • Page load times
- • Popular content
- • Error tracking
- • Usage analytics
🎯 Functional Cookies
These enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- • User preferences
- • Language settings
- • Theme choices
- • Accessibility options
📈 Analytics Cookies
These help us improve our services based on user behavior.
- • Google Analytics
- • User journey mapping
- • Feature usage tracking
- • Performance monitoring
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These partners help us provide better services and understand our users' needs.
Our Third-Party Partners
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Vercel Analytics
Provides website performance monitoring and optimization insights.
Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies and controlling your privacy:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
- Set preferences for cookie acceptance
- Be notified when cookies are being set
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies
Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time using our cookie consent manager.
Your Consent Options
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
- Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow necessary cookies
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or contacting us directly.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.