Privacy / Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MK Music’s Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information when you visit our website, https://www.mk-music.co.uk/ (“Website”). It also provides details about the Facebook Meta Pixel and Conversions API, and how they are used for tracking purposes. We value your privacy and aim to be transparent about our data practices while complying with the requirements of UK law and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

3. How We Use Cookies

When you visit our Website, we may use cookies to collect and store certain information about your visit. This information may include your IP address, browser user agent string, and actions you take on the Website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Comments: If you leave a comment on our site, we collect data from the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help prevent spam.
• Media: If you upload images to the Website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as this data can be extracted by visitors.
• Embedded Content: Our articles may include embedded content from other websites, such as videos and images. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content.

4. Third-Party Tracking: Facebook Meta Pixel and Conversions API

We use Facebook Meta Pixel and Conversions API to measure and optimize the performance of our Facebook advertising campaigns. These tools allow us to track certain user actions on our Website, such as page views and conversions. The data collected is used for analytics and marketing purposes to improve the relevance of our ads and provide a better user experience.

5. Your Choices

You can choose to accept or decline cookies when you first visit our Website. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that some features of the Website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

6. Your Rights

If you have an account on our Website or have left comments, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
• Request restriction of processing or object to processing of your personal data.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We recommend that you review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related practices.

Last updated: August 2023.