Last Updated On: 12-Dec-2024

Effective Date: 12-Dec-2024

Hootenanny is committed to providing transparency about the use of cookies and similar technologies on our website (the "Service"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

By continuing to use our Service, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this Policy. If you do not agree, you can disable non-essential cookies using the cookie banner or your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to enhance user experience by remembering your preferences, enabling website functionality, and collecting analytical data.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Service. They enable features such as:
- User authentication and login.
- Maintaining session state.
- Secure access to specific areas of the Service.

Retention Period: Session-based (expire when you close your browser).

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service, allowing us to improve its functionality and performance. We currently use Google Analytics for this purpose.

Retention Period: Persistent (typically retained for up to 12 months).

3. Future Use

We may introduce cookies for marketing, targeted advertising, or additional analytics in the future. Any changes or additions to third-party cookies will be reflected in an updated Cookie Policy. We encourage users to review this page periodically.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of our Service.
- Analyse and improve the performance and usability of our Service.
- Provide users with an enhanced and personalised experience.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

- Cookie Banner: Use the cookie banner on our website to enable or disable non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that this may affect the functionality of certain features on our Service.
- Opt-Out for Google Analytics: Visit Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/) to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.

Third-Party Cookies

We do not currently use third-party cookies for social media integration or embedded content. However, we may introduce these in the future, and any changes or additions to third-party cookies will be reflected in an updated Cookie Policy. We encourage users to review this page periodically.

Data Retention and Security

- Retention Periods: Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies are retained for up to 12 months unless otherwise stated.
- Security Measures: We use secure methods to protect the data collected via cookies from unauthorised access or misuse.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Changes will be effective 30 days after posting the updated Policy on our Service. Please review this page regularly for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: hello@hootenanny.io
Mail: Hootenanny (Fanclub Ltd), Copscap Barn, Eastgate, Hornton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom