Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you interact with our recording studio website, remember your preferences, and deliver a personalized experience tailored to your needs as a musician, producer, or audio professional.

2. How We Use Cookies

Sotatu uses cookies for several important purposes:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website uses both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

• First-party cookies: Set directly by Sotatu and used only by us
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or payment processors

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Here's how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please note: If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our recording studio website may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain areas or services, including our online booking system.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party services that set cookies on our behalf to deliver specific services. These may include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing features and display social media content
• Payment Processors: To facilitate secure online booking and payment transactions
• Marketing Tools: To deliver targeted advertising about our recording studio services

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them to understand how they use cookies and collect information.

6. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data, such as your IP address, browsing patterns, or information you provide when booking studio time. We handle all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties. Any data collected through cookies is used solely to improve your experience with Sotatu and our recording studio services.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Any significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email to registered users.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:

9. Your Rights

Under data protection legislation, you have various rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

Thank you for choosing Sotatu for your recording needs. We're committed to protecting your privacy while delivering exceptional studio services.