Overview
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They keep the site secure, make audio playback reliable, and show us which releases resonate. Essential cookies load automatically because the site will not work without them. Optional analytics cookies only run after you grant consent.
Where we refer to cookies, we include similar technologies such as local storage and device identifiers that help us deliver the same functions.
Cookie Types
Essential
- Session cookies that remember your audio queue and prevent playback conflicts.
- Security controls that rate-limit requests, detect abuse, and keep accounts safe.
- Preferences that record whether you have dismissed announcements or the cookie banner.
These run on the basis of legitimate interest so the site functions for everyone.
Analytics (Optional)
- PostHog cookies that reveal how visitors navigate the site and which releases attract attention.
- Aggregated engagement metrics (play, pause, click-through) that help artists refine release plans.
- Page views, referrers, and device information (anonymized) to understand audience demographics.
Privacy protection: Session recording and automatic click tracking (autocapture) are disabled. Analytics respect Do Not Track browser settings. Data is stored in first-party cookies only, with no cross-site tracking.
These only load after you enable analytics in the consent banner.
We do not use advertising networks, cross-site tracking pixels, or remarketing cookies.
Manage Preferences
Accept or decline analytics cookies using the banner on your first visit. You can update your choice at any time via the Cookie Settings button in the site footer or the control below. Your selections last for six months before we request them again.
Browser-level settings let you block or clear cookies, but disabling essential cookies may disrupt playback, ticketing checkouts, or saved preferences.
Partners & Cookies
Depending on how you interact with Sondela, you may meet the following services and their own cookie policies:
- PostHog (analytics, optional) — posthog.com/privacy
- Mailchimp (newsletter + release alerts) — intuit.com/privacy
- Resident Advisor, Dice (ticketing) — cookies applied when completing checkout on their platforms.
- Embedded players (Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube) — these load only after you interact with the embed or press play.
We review partner policies regularly to ensure they align with our privacy standards.
Consent Status
Our consent manager stores your choice in a first-party record with six-month expiry and version control. If we introduce new partners or change the purpose of cookies, you will be asked to confirm your selection again.
We do not attach personal identifiers to this record. It only notes the categories you approved and the date of the action.
Changes
We refresh this policy when we adopt new technology, add services, or refine our analytics stack. Significant updates will be highlighted here and, if relevant, in our newsletter.
Last updated: 25/11/2025