Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2025-10-20

This Cookie Policy explains how Audio Foreign Office ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. By continuing to use the website after seeing our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy (unless you later change or withdraw your consent).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve user experience, and provide aggregated usage statistics. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to work; others are optional and require your consent under EU law.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies: Required for core site features (e.g., security, authentication, session management, page navigation). You cannot disable these because the site would not function correctly.
• Functional Cookies: Remember choices (e.g., language preferences) to improve your experience.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, time spent). We currently only use minimal internal metrics; if external analytics are added (e.g., Google Analytics), they will appear in this category and will only load with consent.
• Advertising / Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising. We are not presently using third?party advertising cookies. If we begin, we will update this policy and request your consent.

3. Legal Basis

For strictly necessary cookies, processing is based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional service. For all other cookies, processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4. Cookies We Set

If we introduce analytics or marketing cookies, they will be listed here before activation and will only load after your explicit consent.

5. Third?Party Cookies

Some functionality (e.g., external authentication providers like Google) may set their own cookies once you engage with those services. Those third?party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies. They are not loaded for general browsing unless required for the specific feature you use.

6. Managing / Changing Your Consent

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time:

• Use the "Cookie Preferences" link (if provided in the footer or banner re-open button).
• Delete cookies via your browser settings (this will remove consent and you will be asked again).

Browser guides: most browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) let you block, delete or control cookies through settings or privacy panels.

7. Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, the site may not function (login, navigation, or security features might break). Non?essential cookies can be declined without affecting core functionality.

8. Data Minimization & Security

We do not store sensitive personal data in cookies. Authentication cookies are protected with HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite attributes where supported to reduce interception Risks.

9. International Transfers

If third?party services (e.g., authentication providers) process data outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) may apply. Refer to our Privacy Policy for further details.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. The "Last updated" date will change accordingly. Significant changes may also trigger the consent banner again.

11. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy, contact us at info@audioforeignoffice.com.

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