Cookies
Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies across YouSound.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you use YouSound. They help us provide essential streaming features and improve your music experience. This policy explains what information cookies collect, how we use them, and why they're important for our service.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enable core platform functionality and enhance your music streaming experience. These are essential for features like continuous playback, remembering your playlists, and maintaining your listening preferences.
Cookie Categories and Legal Basis (GDPR)
We categorize cookies as follows. Under EU/UK law, we rely on the legal basis indicated for each category. Non-essential cookies (Functional, Analytics, Marketing) require your consent where applicable; you may withdraw consent at any time via our cookie preferences or your browser.
| Category | Purpose | Legal basis | Retention | Third parties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Login, security, load balancing, core playback and account features. | Legitimate interest / necessary for performance of contract. | Session or as needed (e.g. 12 months for persistent auth). | YouSound; infrastructure providers as necessary. |
| Functional | Preferences (volume, quality, repeat/shuffle), playlist state, language. | Consent (where required). | Up to 12 months or session. | YouSound. |
| Analytics | Usage statistics, performance, and product improvement. | Consent (where required). | As per provider (e.g. Google Analytics retention settings). | Google Analytics; see provider privacy policies. |
| Marketing | Relevance of ads and marketing (if we use marketing cookies). | Consent. | As per provider. | Disclosed at time of use if applicable. |
Third-Party Cookie Providers
We may use cookies or similar technologies from: Google Analytics (analytics); payment processors (e.g. Stripe, Recurly) for checkout and fraud prevention; content delivery and infrastructure providers. Each provider may set its own cookies subject to their privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookies; you can manage them via your browser or the provider's tools (e.g. Google's opt-out add-on).
Consent and Managing Cookie Preferences
Where required by law (e.g. in the EEA and UK), we obtain your opt-in consent for non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, marketing) before setting them. You may withdraw consent or manage preferences via our cookie banner or settings and through your browser. Note: strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use the Service. Disabling other cookies may limit features such as saved preferences, analytics, and personalized content.
Questions?
For more information about how we use cookies to enhance your music experience, contact us at privacy@yousound.com.