Cookie Policy (GDPR)
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Abbara Sounds, Inc. (“Abbara,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use https://abbarasounds.com and any subdomains of abbarasounds.com that are owned or controlled by Abbara (collectively, the “Site”).
This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy located at https://abbarasounds.com/pages/privacy-policy-eu.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators and third parties.
2. Similar Technologies
We may also use similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, web beacons, local storage, SDKs, and server-side identifiers. For convenience, we refer to cookies and similar technologies collectively as “cookies” in this Cookie Policy.
3. Cookie Lifespan
Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
operate and secure the Site;
provide core functionality (including authentication and session management);
remember preferences;
measure and improve performance and user experience; and
where permitted and with consent (if required), support marketing and advertising.
5. Cookie Categories We Use and Legal Basis (GDPR/UK GDPR)
Under GDPR/UK GDPR, we rely on different legal bases depending on the cookie category:
5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Enable core Site functionality and security (e.g., page navigation, login/session, fraud prevention, load balancing).Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) and/or performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b)), as applicable. These cookies do not require consent under the ePrivacy rules in many EU/EEA jurisdictions when strictly necessary to provide the service you request.
5.2 Preferences / Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember settings and preferences (e.g., language, layout preferences).Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) where required by local law; otherwise legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) where permitted.
5.3 Performance / Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand Site usage and performance (e.g., pages visited, time on site, errors) to improve the Site.Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) where required by local law.
5.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies (If Used)
Purpose: Deliver or measure advertising, build audiences, limit ad frequency, and attribute conversions.Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)).
6. Consent Management
6.1 Cookie Banner and Settings
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and marketing cookies).
6.2 Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw consent at any time by changing your preferences in the cookie settings tool above. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before it was withdrawn.
6.3 Refusing Cookies
If you refuse certain cookies, some Site features may not work as intended.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties whose services are used on the Site (e.g., analytics providers, embedded media players, customer support tools, or advertising partners). These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. Their processing is governed by their own policies.
8. How to Control Cookies Using Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to:
see what cookies you have and delete them;
block third-party cookies; and/or
block cookies from specific sites.
If you block or delete cookies, parts of the Site may not function properly, including account login.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no consistent standard for responding to these signals, we do not currently respond to them in a uniform manner.
10. Cookie List (Template)
The specific cookies used on the Site may change over time. We may maintain a current list of cookies and related details.
Cookie Name
Provider (First/Third Party)
Category
Purpose
Duration
[COOKIE NAME]
[PROVIDER]
[CATEGORY]
[PURPOSE]
[DURATION]
[COOKIE NAME]
[PROVIDER]
[CATEGORY]
[PURPOSE]
[DURATION]
[COOKIE NAME]
[PROVIDER]
[CATEGORY]
[PURPOSE]
[DURATION]
11. International Transfers
Cookie-related data may be processed in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies and international transfers occur, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs and/or the UK International Data Transfer Addendum) as described in our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The Effective Date above indicates when it was last updated. Updates are effective when posted on the Site.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:
Abbara Sounds, Inc.2093 Philadelphia Pike #8865Claymond, DE 19703Email: notice@abbarasounds.com