Introduction

Tools 4 Music ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website tools4music.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the specific types of cookies we use, which third-party services place cookies on our Site, and how you can manage or opt out of cookies.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader context on how we collect and use your data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be classified in two ways:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate between pages.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time (or until you delete them). They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Cookies can also be classified by who sets them: first-party cookies are set by our Site directly, while third-party cookies are set by external services that we use (such as analytics or advertising providers).

Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as navigating between pages or using our calculators. Without these cookies, the Site cannot work properly.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing.

Can be disabled: No — these are required for basic site functionality.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site — which pages are visited most, how long users stay, and where they come from. This data helps us improve the Site's performance and content. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Provider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)

Data collected: Page views, session duration, traffic sources, device type, geographic region (country level).

Duration: Up to 2 years (Google Analytics default).

Can be disabled: Yes — see "Managing Your Cookie Preferences" below.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our Site. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Examples include remembering your calculator preferences, display settings, or previously selected options between visits.

Duration: Session to 1 year, depending on the specific cookie.

Can be disabled: Yes, but some features may not work as intended.

4. Advertising & Targeting Cookies (Google AdSense)

Our Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense places advertising cookies on your device to serve you personalized ads based on your browsing history and interests — both on our Site and across other websites you visit. This is known as interest-based or behavioral advertising.

Google AdSense may use the following cookies and technologies:

DoubleClick/DART cookie: Used by Google to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other sites on the internet.
Google advertising cookies: Used to track conversions, retarget users, and measure ad performance.
NID cookie: Used to remember your preferences and personalize ads shown to you.

These cookies may track your device across multiple websites and sessions. Google's advertising partners may also use these cookies to build a profile of your interests.

Provider: Google LLC (and its advertising partners)

Duration: Up to 2 years for persistent advertising cookies.

Can be disabled: Yes — see "Managing Your Cookie Preferences" below.

Third-Party Services That Use Cookies

The following third-party services may place cookies on your device when you visit our Site:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Site analytics and usage tracking	Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense	Personalized advertising	Google Privacy Policy
Vercel Analytics	Performance monitoring	Vercel Privacy Policy

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling how cookies are used when you visit our Site:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to:

Block all cookies (note: this will significantly affect site functionality)
Block only third-party cookies (recommended if you want to limit tracking while keeping the Site functional)
Delete all existing cookies
Receive a notification when a cookie is set

Browser-specific instructions for managing cookies:

Opt Out of Google Advertising Cookies

To opt out of Google's personalized advertising cookies specifically:

Visit Google Ads Settings to manage your ad personalization preferences
Visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data across all sites
Visit Your Online Choices (EU) if you are based in Europe

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements on our Site. You will still see ads, but they will not be tailored to your interests based on your browsing history.

Cookie Duration Reference

The following table summarizes the typical lifespan of cookies used on our Site:

Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
Functional Cookies: Typically 30 days to 1 year
Google Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years (_ga cookie)
Google AdSense Advertising Cookies: Up to 2 years (DoubleClick/NID cookies)

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable law, or the addition of new third-party services. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@tools4music.com
Contact Form: tools4music.com/contact

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