This Cookie Policy explains how PianoTerms.com ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our AI-powered piano terminology translation services.
Your Choice: You have full control over which cookies we use. You can customize your preferences through our cookie consent system at any time.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytics to help us improve our services.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by PianoTerms.com to enhance your experience and remember your preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services like Google Analytics (only with your consent) to help us understand how our site is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security: Protect against fraud and security threats
- Cookie Preferences: Remember your cookie choices
- Premium Access: Verify your subscription status
- Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
- Translation State: Maintain your translation session
Duration: Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies last up to 60 days
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential for basic functionality.
- UI Customization: Remember your display preferences
- Translation History: Keep track of recent translations (premium users)
- Feature Settings: Save your preferred translation options
- Accessibility: Remember accessibility settings
- Personalization: Customize content based on usage
- Performance: Optimize page loading for your device
Duration: Up to 60 days
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- Google Analytics: Track page views, user interactions, and site performance
- Usage Patterns: Understand which features are most popular
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
- Performance Metrics: Monitor site speed and reliability
- Feature Analytics: Measure translation accuracy improvements
- Demographic Data: Anonymous visitor statistics
Duration: Up to 24 months (Google Analytics standard)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our Cookie Consent System
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent popup where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
Your choices are remembered for 60 days.
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookie preferences
- Get notifications before cookies are set
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service may set cookies to track page views, user behavior, and site performance.
Data Collection: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, device information, and general geographic location.
Stripe (Payment Processing)
For premium subscriptions, we use Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and security.
Data Collection: Payment information, fraud prevention data, and security analytics.
Data Protection & Privacy
What We Don't Do
- We don't sell your data to third parties
- We don't track you across other websites
- We don't store your translation content long-term
- We don't use cookies for advertising
Your Rights
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to access cookie data we collect
- Right to delete your cookie preferences
- Right to data portability
Cookie Consent Management
How Our System Works
First Visit:
- Cookie consent popup appears
- Only essential cookies are active
- You choose your preferences
Return Visits:
- Your preferences are remembered
- No popup appears for 60 days
- You can change settings anytime
Need to Change Your Preferences? Clear your browser cookies for pianoterms.com and visit our site again to see the consent popup, or contact us at privacy@pianoterms.com.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Last updated" date
- For material changes, we'll provide notice on our website
- Premium users will receive email notifications of significant changes
- Continued use of our service indicates acceptance of the updated policy
Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@pianoterms.com
- Cookie Questions: cookies@pianoterms.com
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@pianoterms.com
- General Support: support@pianoterms.com