1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you browse pages. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences between page loads, and provide generalized site analytics.
2. How Live Music Venues Uses Cookies
We take a privacy-first approach. We do not use cookies to track you across external websites or build personal advertising profiles. We use cookies and local storage exclusively for:
| Cookie / Storage Key | Category | Purpose & Duration |
|---|---|---|
lmv_filter_pref |
Essential / Functional | Remembers your selected city, category, and sorting preferences while browsing the venue directory. (Session) |
cf_clearance |
Security (Cloudflare) | Used by Cloudflare edge security to distinguish legitimate human visitors from automated botnets. (1 Year) |
lmv_consent |
Preference | Stores your cookie guideline acknowledgment so you are not prompted repeatedly. (6 Months) |
3. Third-Party Technologies
Some third-party tools embedded on our platform to provide core functionality may place technical cookies:
- OpenStreetMap / Leaflet: Caches geographical map tiles on your device so venue location maps load swiftly without consuming unnecessary bandwidth.
- Cloudflare CDN: Ensures fast edge delivery of stylesheet files, logos, and venue photography.
4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have full control over your cookie settings. You can configure your web browser to reject cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is set. Instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain interactive directory features, such as preserving your active filter state when navigating between venue pages.
5. Questions Regarding Cookies
If you have questions about our cookie usage or privacy standards, please reach out via our Online Contact Form.