Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding your personal data. We recommend reading this document alongside our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You should understand your rights and obligations before consenting to the processing of your personal data to ensure a transparent experience.
The School is committed to openness and honesty. We provide full disclosure regarding our use of cookies and other tracking technologies used to collect and process personal information. Below, you will also find instructions on how to manage your browser settings to accept or decline cookies.
1. What are Cookies?
Approximately 90% of websites use cookies, and the School is no exception. A "cookie" is a small text file that a website sends to your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) via your web browser. These files are stored on your device’s local storage.
Important: Cookies are not viruses or malware. They are designed to streamline your experience, remember your login information, save your preferences, and collect statistical data. We also use web beacons (clear GIFs) to track browsing history and user interests.
We use two categories of cookies:
First-party cookies: Created directly by our website.
Third-party cookies: Placed by our partners (e.g., for analytics or advertising).
2. How the School Uses Cookies
While we use a variety of cookies, they generally fall into the following three categories:
Category 1: Strictly Necessary (Session) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the technical operation of the platform. Under GDPR and similar regulations, these do not require prior consent because they do not collect identifiable personal information for marketing. They typically store technical data such as IP addresses, session identifiers, and security settings to ensure platform stability.
Category 2: Analytical & Performance Cookies
These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve the way our platform works (e.g., by ensuring users find what they are looking for easily). We also use functional cookies in this category to remember your preferences and settings.
Category 3: Targeting & Advertising Cookies
Often called "targeting cookies," these record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests (including your music preferences, hobbies, and professional needs). This information may be shared with our advertising partners.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge).
Please Note: If you choose to decline or block all cookies (including strictly necessary ones), the platform may not function correctly, and some features may become unavailable to you.
4. EU and US Specific Rights
For EU/UK Users (GDPR): You have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
For US Users (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
5. Contact Us
We aim to make our policies as clear as possible. If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or how we handle your data, please contact us at the address below: