Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us improve our Website and deliver a better, more personalized service by enabling us to:
- Estimate our audience size and usage patterns
- Store information about your preferences and customize our Website according to your individual interests
- Speed up your searches and navigation
- Recognize you when you return to our Website
- Improve the functionality and user experience of our Website
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on fridaynightfunk.net to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how our Website is used. The information we collect through cookies helps us:
- Understand user behavior and traffic patterns on our Website
- Identify which pages are being used and how visitors navigate through our site
- Analyze the effectiveness of our Website design and content
- Remember your language preferences and settings
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our Website
- Provide you with relevant content and improve your overall experience
The data collected through cookies is typically anonymized and aggregated, and does not personally identify you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on our Website:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and maintaining your session. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies
Analytics Cookies (Performance Cookies)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the Website's performance and user experience.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. These cookies collect information such as:
- Number of visitors and pageviews
- How long visitors stay on the site
- Which pages are most popular
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
Functionality Cookies (Preference Cookies)
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
Examples: Language preferences, font size preferences, user interface customization
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our Website and deliver content through our services.
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager to manage and deploy marketing and analytics tags on our Website. This service itself does not collect personal information but facilitates the management of other tracking technologies.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our Website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Embedded Content
Our Website may embed content from third-party providers (such as game content, videos, or other interactive elements). These embedded elements may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party's privacy and cookie policies for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as some features may not function properly.
Here are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Opt-Out Options
For specific third-party services, you can opt-out individually:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track: You can enable the "Do Not Track" feature in your browser, though not all websites honor this setting
Mobile Devices
For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings or browser app settings. The process varies depending on your device and browser, so please consult your device's help documentation.
6. Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have different durations:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and enable basic website functionality during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
Typical durations:
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (Google Analytics default)
- Functionality cookies: Variable, typically 30 days to 1 year
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify users through our Website or other appropriate communication channels
- Provide a summary of significant changes when applicable
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@fridaynightfunk.net
- Website: fridaynightfunk.net/contact.html
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.