1. Introduction

Soundyard.eu uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, perform analytics and enable targeted marketing. This Cookie Policy explains which cookies we use, why and how you can manage your preferences.

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and analyze your usage.

2. What Cookies Do We Use?

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.

session_id: Authentication and session management (until logout)
csrf_token: Security against cross-site request forgery (session)
cookie_consent: Remembering your cookie preferences (1 year)
language_pref: Language preference (1 year)

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies improve user experience by remembering preferences.

theme_mode: Dark/light mode preference (1 year)
player_volume: Audio player volume setting (1 year)
feed_filters: Saved feed filters (30 days)
playlist_view: Playlist display preferences (30 days)

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the platform so we can improve. IP anonymization is enabled, no data is shared with third parties, and cookie data is processed within the EU.

2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

We currently use limited marketing cookies. Before implementing new tracking, we always ask for your consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Soundyard uses third-party services that may place their own cookies: payment providers (Stripe, Mollie) for fraud detection and payment processing, social media embeds, and cloud services (AWS CloudFront, Google Cloud).

4. Managing Cookie Consent

On your first visit to Soundyard.eu, a cookie banner appears where you can choose: accept all cookies, cookie settings (selective acceptance), or only necessary cookies. You can always change your preferences via Settings → Privacy & Cookies.

5. Do Not Track

Soundyard respects "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals from browsers: with DNT=1, only necessary cookies are placed, no analytics or marketing tracking.

6. Retention Periods

Necessary (session): Until logout or browser close
Necessary (persistent): 1 year
Functional: 30 days - 1 year
Analytics: 2 years
Marketing: 90 days

7. More Information

Related documents: Privacy Policy, Terms of Service.

8. Contact

Questions about cookies?
Soundyard B.V., Rotterdam, Netherlands.
info@soundyard.eu
Response time: Within 5 business days

Last update: May 8, 2026 | Version 1.0