COOKIES POLICY

Last updated: 20th October 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SecondBorn Music Group (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://www.secondborn.co.uk (“the Website”).

It should be read together with our Privacy Policy (link to your Privacy Policy page), which explains how we process personal data.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them using your browser settings or our cookie banner.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are deleted.

  • First-party cookies – set by this website.

  • Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., analytics or embedded media).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., page views, time on site, traffic sources).
This helps us improve our content and user experience.

  • Example: Google Analytics or similar tools (anonymous usage tracking).

c. Functional Cookies
These allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language or region, and provide enhanced functionality.

d. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Our site may embed content from third-party services such as YouTube, Spotify, or Instagram.
These platforms may set their own cookies to track interaction or personalise content.
We do not control these cookies; please check the respective third-party privacy policies for details.

4. Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies

The following services may place cookies when used or embedded on our site:

  • Google Analytics – for anonymised website traffic analysis.

  • YouTube / Spotify / SoundCloud – for embedded media players.

  • Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter) – for embedded posts or sharing features.

  • Mailchimp (or your chosen email platform) – for newsletter signup and email tracking.

We ensure these services comply with UK GDPR standards wherever applicable.

5. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can control or disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how our site functions.

To manage cookies:

  • In Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data

  • In Safari: Preferences → Privacy

  • In Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

  • In Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

You can also use the cookie consent banner on our site to manage or withdraw your consent at any time.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we use cookies or to comply with legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact: team@secondborn.co.uk