Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

InGrounGua Music Academy uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Ensure website security
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work properly.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy.

4.2 Social Media

Our website includes social media sharing buttons that may set cookies from the respective social media platforms.

4.3 Payment Processors

When processing payments, our payment partners may set cookies to ensure secure transactions.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain tracking cookies:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Cookie Settings

6. Cookie Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
• Clearing your browser cookies
• Contacting us directly

Note that withdrawing consent may affect website functionality and your user experience.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our cookies, please contact us immediately.

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party services may transfer cookie data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for the periods specified in the cookie tables above. After expiration, cookies are automatically deleted from your device.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting an updated policy on our website.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

12. Legal Basis

Our legal basis for processing personal data through cookies depends on the cookie type:

• Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Your consent
• Marketing cookies: Your consent
• Functional cookies: Your consent