1. Purpose
This Cookie Policy explains how schumannresonancelive.com uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by the Site. Similar technologies include pixels, localStorage, and sessionStorage.
3. Strictly Necessary
- Session and security: CSRF, bot mitigation, routing.
- Language: preferred_lang (e.g., 1 year).
- Load balancing and availability.
4. Functional
- PWA install and offline cache (service worker).
- Performance mode flags (e.g., sr-perf).
- Interface preferences where applicable.
5. Analytics
Optional anonymized or pseudonymized traffic statistics — enabled only after consent where required. IP masking may apply.
6. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Google AdSense ads load only if you choose Accept on the cookie banner. Reject disables personalized advertising cookies. Learn more: policies.google.com/privacy and adssettings.google.com
7. Durations
- Session cookies: deleted when the browser closes.
- Persistent cookies: from days up to 12 months depending on purpose.
- localStorage: until you clear site data (e.g., audio trial timer).
8. localStorage and sessionStorage
Trial timers, UI state, or PWA version info may be stored locally. These are not cookies but are subject to similar controls.
9. PWA and Service Worker
Adding the app to your home screen caches assets on your device; clear site data to remove them.
10. Consent Banner
Non-essential cookies use a first-visit banner with Accept, Reject, or Preferences. Your choice is stored and can be changed anytime.
11. How to Refuse or Manage
Blocking necessary cookies may break language memory or security features.
- Block all or third-party cookies in browser settings.
- Clear site data / cache.
- Update choices via the banner.
12. Third-Party Cookies
Embedded maps, video, or analytics providers may set their own cookies; see their policies.
13. Do Not Track
There is no uniform legal response to DNT; we honor consent banner and preference center choices.
14. Updates
We may update this Policy. Material changes will be announced on the Site.
Last updated: 19 May 2026. General inquiries: contact@schumannresonancelive.com; privacy and data requests: legal@schumannresonancelive.com.