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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

1. Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how Cie Piano Studio (legal entity: Cie AS) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It also explains your choices and how you can manage cookie preferences. This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal data more broadly.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet). Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies) and others may be set by service providers we use (third-party cookies). In addition to cookies, certain technologies may be used to store or read identifiers, such as pixel tags or server-side event tracking, which can operate with similar purposes to cookies.

We provide piano lessons in Norway and run this website from Norway. Your cookie preferences apply to this browser and device. If you use a different browser or device, you may need to make your choices again.

2. Key cookie concepts

Cookies are often described by both lifespan and origin:

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are commonly used to keep the website stable while you navigate.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are commonly used to remember preferences and measure recurring visits.
  • First-party cookies are set by this website (Cie Piano Studio).
  • Third-party cookies are set by providers that may be embedded or integrated into the site (for example, analytics or advertising providers).

Not every cookie is “tracking” in the advertising sense. Some cookies are strictly necessary to make a site functional (for example, to remember consent choices or to prevent security issues). Others are used to measure usage or to support advertising measurement.

3. Cookie categories we use

We group cookies into three categories. These categories match the choices shown in our cookie banner and cookie preferences modal.

3.1 Essential cookies (always on)

Essential cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They enable core features such as basic navigation, security protections, and storing your cookie preference choice. Because these cookies are necessary for the site to operate, they are active regardless of whether you accept analytics or marketing cookies.

3.2 Analytics cookies (consent required)

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve pages and fix usability issues. When enabled, analytics tools may collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP address, device and browser information, and how users move through the site. We use analytics data in aggregated form to learn what content is useful and what needs refinement.

If you choose not to enable analytics cookies, the site will still work. We will simply have less information for improving the experience.

3.3 Marketing cookies (consent required)

Marketing cookies are used to measure advertising performance and to show relevant messages to people who have previously visited our site. These cookies may support features such as conversion attribution, remarketing audiences, and frequency control. Marketing cookies do not change the pricing or availability of lessons, but they can influence what ads you might see after visiting our pages.

If you disable marketing cookies, you may still see ads, but they may be less relevant, and we may have limited ability to measure which advertising channels lead to lesson inquiries.

4. Cookie list (examples and retention)

The table below lists cookies commonly used for essential functionality, analytics measurement, and marketing attribution. Some third-party cookie names can vary by configuration. The retention values shown are typical defaults.

Name Purpose Category Type Retention
_site_session Site session continuity Essential First-party Session
cookie_consent Stores your consent choice Essential First-party 12 months
_ga GA4 user identifier Analytics Third-party 2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX GA4 session state (10-char GA4 ID) Analytics Third-party 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads conversion linker Marketing Third-party 90 days
_fbp Meta Pixel browser identifier Marketing Third-party 90 days
_fbc Meta Pixel click identifier Marketing Third-party 90 days

If we introduce new cookies or change providers, we will update this policy and the cookie preferences choices accordingly.

5. Third-party providers

Depending on your consent choices, we may use third-party services that set cookies or receive event data. These providers act as service partners for analytics or advertising measurement.

  • Google LLC (Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager): may process cookie identifiers and usage events for measurement and attribution.
  • Meta Platforms (Meta Pixel, audiences, attribution): may process cookie identifiers and conversion events for advertising measurement and remarketing.
  • Cloudflare (security and performance): may process technical information such as IP address for security and abuse prevention.

We do not permit these providers to use site data for their own independent commercial purposes.

6. Managing cookie preferences

You can manage your cookie choices at any time. Use the “Manage cookie preferences” link in the footer to reopen the cookie banner and adjust analytics and marketing settings. Changes apply going forward for this browser.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you delete cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies. Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working as intended.

For additional controls provided by major platforms, you may review:

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or your privacy choices, contact: