This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies used on alejamrecords.com ("the Site"), and how you can manage them.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site operator. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).
We use only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the Site to function. We do not use any advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your session while browsing the Site (e.g. shopping basket, CSRF protection). No personal data is stored in the cookie itself. | Essential / Session | Deleted when you close your browser |
artist_session |
Keeps you logged in to the Artist Portal. Only set when you actively log in as an artist. | Essential / Persistent | 30 days (or until you log out) |
When you make a purchase, the payment process is handled by Stripe. Stripe may set its own cookies to facilitate secure payment. These cookies are governed by Stripe's Cookie Policy.
Cloudflare, which provides DNS and security services for the Site, may also set cookies (such as __cf_bm) for bot detection and security purposes. These are governed by Cloudflare's Cookie Policy.
We do not use any social media tracking pixels, Google Analytics, or advertising cookies.
Under UK privacy law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003), strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. Since we only use essential cookies required for the Site to function, we are not required to display a cookie consent banner. However, we provide this policy for full transparency.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that if you block essential cookies, some features of the Site (such as placing orders or logging in to the Artist Portal) may not work correctly.
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
If you have questions about our use of cookies: