This Cookie Policy explains how Drum Circle Directory ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit drumcircledirectory.com (the "Service"). Read it alongside our Privacy Policy. By using the Service with non-essential cookies enabled, you consent to our use of cookies as described.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make sites work, work more efficiently, or report information back to site owners. "Similar technologies" include local storage, session storage, pixels, web beacons, software development kits, and device fingerprints. In this Policy, "cookies" refers to all of them collectively.
2. Categories We Use
Strictly necessary (always on)
Required for core functionality: authentication, security, fraud prevention, load balancing, payment session continuity, and remembering your cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled through our banner; disabling them in your browser will break the Service.
sb-*— authentication session and refresh tokens (first-party, session/persistent).dcd-consent— your cookie consent choices (first-party, persistent, 12 months).dcd-a11y-prefs— accessibility preferences such as large text and high contrast (first-party, persistent).- CSRF and anti-bot tokens issued by our hosting provider (first-party, session).
Functional
Remember your preferences (theme, recently viewed cities, last-used search filters). Disabling these reduces personalization but does not break the Service.
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it. We use first-party analytics with IP truncation and short retention. We do not allow third-party analytics vendors to use data collected on our Service for their own purposes.
Advertising
We display our own banner ads sold directly to advertisers. We measure impressions and clicks in aggregate. We do not use third-party ad networks and we do not track you across other websites. If we ever change this, we will update this Policy and re-request consent where required.
3. Managing Your Choices
You can change your choices at any time using the "Cookie settings"link in the footer. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser is different; consult your browser's help documentation. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent sign-in, checkout, and other core functionality from working.
In jurisdictions that require it (e.g., EEA, UK, Brazil), we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. In other jurisdictions, non-essential cookies may be set by default and you may opt out at any time.
4. Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control
Our Service does not respond to the legacy "Do Not Track" browser signal because no industry standard for it exists. Where required by law (including California), we honor the Global Privacy Control ("GPC") signal as a request to opt out of any future "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.
5. Third-Party Embeds
Some pages may embed maps, videos, calendars, or social posts from third parties (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook). Those embeds may set their own cookies governed by the third party's own policy. Where required, those embeds are blocked until you accept the relevant cookie category.
6. Changes
We may update this Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision. Material changes will trigger a fresh consent prompt where required by law.
7. Contact
Questions? Email privacy@drumcircledirectory.com.