LATIMUS Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 12 May 2025
Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Contact Email: admin@latimus.co.uk
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how LATIMUS (Learning and Teaching in Music) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By continuing to browse or use our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you change your browser settings to disable them.
This policy forms part of our broader [Privacy Policy].
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by our website
- Third-party cookies: Set by other websites whose services we use (e.g. Google, Vimeo, YouTube)
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified time
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be disabled. |
| Performance/Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g. Google Analytics). This data is anonymised. |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences (such as language or region). |
| Marketing/Third-Party | May be set by embedded video or social media services (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook). These track browsing activity. |
4. Cookies in Use
Examples of cookies we may use include:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tracks website usage statistics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Measures bandwidth for video playback | 6 months |
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks user interaction with embedded videos | Session |
Please note that third-party services (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook) may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content.
5. Consent and Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
To learn how to manage cookies, visit:
Important: Disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality and your user experience.
6. Third-Party Tools
We may use third-party tools and integrations that set cookies or use similar technologies, such as:
- Google Analytics
- YouTube / Vimeo (video hosting and playback)
- Facebook Pixel (for campaign analysis or remarketing, if applicable)
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies which you should review separately.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Any updates will be posted to this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
LATIMUS (Learning and Teaching in Music)
Email: admin@latimus.co.uk
Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom