This Cookie Policy explains how PesaBass Music uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services.
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics, remember preferences, and personalize content and advertisements.
We also use similar technologies including local storage, session storage, web beacons (pixel tags), and device fingerprinting for comparable purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
ESSENTIALStrictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
Authentication: Session tokens and Firebase Auth tokens to keep you logged in.
Security: CSRF protection tokens and bot detection cookies.
Preferences: Theme (dark/light mode), language, and region settings.
Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers for optimal performance.
FUNCTIONALFunctional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Music Player State: Remember playback position, volume, and queue.
Recently Viewed: Track recently visited artist profiles and content.
Form Data: Auto-fill previously entered data for convenience.
PWA Support: Service worker and cache management for offline functionality.
ANALYTICSAnalytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with PesaBass.
Google Analytics / Firebase Analytics: Page views, session duration, user flows, and demographics.
Performance Monitoring: Page load times, error rates, and performance bottlenecks.
A/B Testing: Determine which feature variants provide the best user experience.
MARKETINGMarketing Cookies
These cookies track activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements.
Social Media Pixels: Facebook Pixel, Twitter/X conversion tracking for ad attribution.
Ad Partners: Google Ads cookies for retargeting and conversion measurement.
Referral Tracking: Track referral sources and campaign effectiveness.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:
Provider
Purpose
Type
Google / Firebase
Authentication, analytics, hosting
Essential / Analytics
Paystack
Payment processing & fraud detection
Essential
Bunny.net
CDN and video delivery
Essential
YouTube
Embedded video playback
Functional
Google Analytics
Website usage analytics
Analytics
4. Managing Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.
Do Not Track: We respect "Do Not Track" browser signals where technically feasible.
Mobile Devices: You can reset your device advertising identifier or opt out of interest-based advertising in your device settings.
5. Cookie Retention
Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Authentication cookies typically persist for 30 days.
Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for up to 24 months.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on the platform.