This Cookie Policy explains how Coldbeatz uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences, keep you logged in, and (with your consent) understand how the site is used.
We also use local storage for some preferences, which works similarly to cookies but is stored in your browser.
2. How we manage consent
On your first visit, a cookie banner lets you:
- Accept all — enable essential, analytics, and marketing cookies
- Essential only — enable only cookies required for the site to function
You can change preferences anytime via Cookie settings in the site footer or in Settings → Preferences.
Consent is stored in the beatz_consent cookie for up to 1 year.
3. Cookies we use
Essential (always active)
These are required for core functionality. They cannot be disabled via our consent tool without breaking the site.
| Name / key | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase auth cookies | Cookie | Keep you logged in securely |
beatz_currency | Cookie | Remember your GHS/USD display preference |
beatz_guest_cart | Cookie | Store cart items for guests before login |
beatz_consent | Cookie | Record your cookie preferences |
beatz:volume, beatz:view_mode, beatz:recent_beats | Local storage | Audio player and UI preferences |
Analytics (optional — requires consent)
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Plausible Analytics | Privacy-friendly, cookieless-by-default analytics. Loaded only when you enable Analytics in cookie settings. Tracks page views and custom events (e.g., checkout start) without cross-site profiling. |
Domain configured via NEXT_PUBLIC_PLAUSIBLE_DOMAIN.
Marketing (optional — requires consent)
| Name / key | Purpose |
|---|---|
Marketing consent flag in beatz_consent | Gates newsletter signup forms and promotional tracking |
Marketing consent is separate from your Platform newsletter account preference in Settings. Both must be respected for email marketing.
4. Third-party cookies
Bachs may set cookies when you complete checkout on their hosted payment page. Those cookies are governed by Bachs's privacy policy.
Google may set cookies if you use Sign in with Google. See Google's privacy policy for details.
5. How to control cookies
- On Coldbeatz: Use the cookie banner or Cookie settings link in the footer
- In Settings: Preferences → Cookie & privacy preferences → Manage
- In your browser: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent login and checkout.
6. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or change tracking technologies. Check the "Last updated" date above.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies: privacy@coldbeatz.com