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Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Overview

VibeDowns Studio uses a limited number of cookies and similar technologies to improve the site and measure user experience. This page explains which cookies are used, their purpose, and how you can manage them.

What Is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files placed in your browser when you visit a website. They are used for session management, saving preferences, and analytics. Cookies do not directly contain personal information, but can be used to identify your browser.

Cookies We Use

AnalyticsGoogle Analytics 4 (GA4)

Used to measure which pages are visited, how long users spend on the site, and which tools are used. Collected data is anonymized and IP addresses are masked.

CookieDurationPurpose
_ga2 yearsUser identification
_ga_*2 yearsSession state
_gid24 hoursSession identification
_gat1 minuteRequest throttle
AdvertisingGoogle Ads / AdSense

Used to measure ad performance and show relevant advertisements. These cookies are only activated when you accept cookie consent.

CookieDurationPurpose
_gcl_au90 daysAd conversion tracking
IDE13 monthsAd personalization
test_cookieSessionCookie support test
FunctionalGoogle Tag Manager

Used to manage analytics and advertising tags. GTM itself does not place cookies; it only coordinates the loading of other tags.

NecessaryCookie Preference

A localStorage value and a first-party preference cookie are stored to remember your cookie choice. The cookie is sent to the server only to apply that preference and contains no personal information.

Key / CookieDurationPurpose
vds_cookie_consentPersistent (until manually cleared)Remember cookie preference and apply it server-side

Audio Processing & Privacy

Audio files are never sent to a server. All processing happens in your browser using the Web Audio API.

Consent Mode (Consent Mode v2)

We use Google Consent Mode v2. When you decline cookies, analytics and ad storage remain disabled by default. They are activated only when you accept. This ensures compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements.

How to Manage Cookies

  • Change preference: You can update your preference from the cookie banner at the bottom of the page.
  • Browser settings: You can delete or block cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge through browser settings.
  • Disable Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable it entirely.
  • Google Ads: Turn off personalized ads at Google Ad Settings.

Contact

For questions about our cookie policy, please refer to our privacy policy. Privacy Policy