Cookie Notice
Last updated: March 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Musicale™ (“Musicale,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and applications (collectively, the “Service”). This Cookie Notice explains what cookies and similar technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your choices. For how we use your information more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how the site is used. We may also use similar technologies, such as local storage in your browser, to store preferences and session-related data.
3. Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on the Service:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., keeping you signed in, securing your session, recording your cookie consent choice). These are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled through our consent tools.
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices so we can personalize the Service (e.g., theme preference, default search radius or location, filter preferences). When you are logged in, some preferences may be stored in your account; when not logged in, we may use local storage or session storage for things like location and filters during your visit. We only set these after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner.
- Analytics and performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Service (e.g., which pages are visited, errors encountered) so we can improve it. We may use first-party or third-party analytics providers for these purposes.
- Third-party cookies: The Service may include content or features from third parties. For example, we use Google (Maps embeds on event pages, Google Places for venue/address lookup when creating or editing venues and events) and we display events and links from Ticketmaster and other event or ticket partners. Those third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. Their use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by their own policies, not this Cookie Notice.
First-party storage we use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Keep you signed in | Until you sign out or it expires | Strictly necessary |
| musicale_cookie_consent | Record your cookie consent choice | Persistent until you change it | Strictly necessary |
| musicale_theme | Theme preference (light / dark / system) | Persistent | Preference |
| musicale_filter_preferences | Search and filter preferences (e.g. distance, genres, date) | Session | Preference |
| dashboard_sidebar_collapsed | Dashboard sidebar expanded or collapsed | Persistent | Preference |
| pwa-prompt-dismissed | Whether you dismissed the “Install app” prompt this session | Session | Preference |
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (e.g., until they expire or you delete them). The exact duration depends on the cookie. For example, authentication and preference cookies may last for the duration of your session or longer, depending on your settings.
5. Managing Your Choices
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” for options. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the Service works.
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit, we show a cookie consent banner where you can choose “Accept all” or “Essential only.” You can change your choice at any time using the “Cookie preferences” link in the footer, which reopens the consent banner.
- Third-party content: For cookies set by third parties (e.g., embedded maps or partner links), refer to their respective privacy or cookie policies for information about managing your preferences.
If you have an account, you can update many preferences (e.g., profile, default location) in your account or dashboard settings. Session-only data (e.g., location used for “find me” or search during a visit) is not stored in your account unless you choose to save it.
6. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the Service. We will post the updated notice on the Service and update the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Notice where applicable.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Notice, please contact us through our Contact page or through the contact information provided on the Service.