Cookie Policy for Balanced Mastering
Cookie Usage
We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and provide personalized service on Balanced Mastering.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and improve your overall experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
- • auth-token: Keeps you logged in (7 days)
- • session-id: Maintains your session (Session)
- • csrf-token: Security protection (Session)
Functional Cookies
- • user-preferences: Saves your settings (30 days)
- • theme-mode: Light/dark theme preference (90 days)
- • upload-history: Recent upload information (7 days)
Analytics Cookies
- • _ga: Google Analytics visitor ID (2 years)
- • _gid: Google Analytics session ID (24 hours)
- • usage-stats: Feature usage tracking (30 days)
3. Cookie Purposes
Authentication & Security
- • Login State: Remember that you're logged in
- • Security Tokens: Protect against malicious attacks
- • Session Management: Maintain your connection to our servers
- • Account Protection: Detect suspicious activity
User Experience
- • Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
- • Form Data: Save partially completed upload forms
- • Navigation: Remember which pages you've visited
- • Accessibility: Store accessibility preferences
Service Improvement
- • Performance: Identify slow-loading pages
- • Feature Usage: Understand which features are popular
- • Error Tracking: Detect and fix website issues
- • A/B Testing: Compare different versions of pages
4. Third-Party Cookies
Stripe (Payment Processing)
- • Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud detection
- • Data: Payment method preferences and session security
- • Control: Managed by Stripe's privacy policy
- • Duration: Varies by cookie type
Supabase (Authentication)
- • Purpose: User authentication and session management
- • Data: Login state and security tokens
- • Control: Essential for account functionality
- • Duration: Session or 7 days
Google Analytics (Website Analytics)
- • Purpose: Website usage statistics and performance
- • Data: Page views, session duration, user flow
- • Control: Can be disabled in browser settings
- • Duration: Up to 2 years
5. Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Cookie Control Options
- • Accept All: Allow all cookies for full functionality
- • Block All: Disable all cookies (may affect site functionality)
- • Selective: Choose which types of cookies to allow
- • Prompt: Ask before setting each cookie
6. Opt-Out Options
Analytics Opt-Out
- • Google Analytics: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- • Do Not Track: Enable in your browser settings
- • Privacy Extensions: Use browser extensions that block tracking
Advertising Opt-Out
- • Industry Tools: Digital Advertising Alliance
- • Platform Settings: Adjust ad preferences on social media platforms
- • Browser Settings: Enable "Limit Ad Tracking" or similar options
7. Data Retention
- • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- • Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
- • Local Storage: Persists until cleared or expired
- • Account Deletion: All associated cookies removed when you delete your account
8. Updates to Cookie Policy
- • We may update this policy as our use of cookies evolves
- • Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice
- • New cookie types will be added to this policy
- • Check this page periodically for updates
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may prevent core features like login, file uploads, and payment processing from working properly.
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Last updated: 15/11/2025