Legal Document

Cookie Policy

Effective date: 1 January 2025 · Last updated: 1 January 2025
Issued by: Hellström Trading i Göteborg AB — operating IWEYmusic.com

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies IWEYmusic uses, and how you can control them. It applies to all users of IWEYmusic.com and is required under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide analytical information to site owners.

In addition to traditional cookies, we also use similar technologies such as:

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features. No consent is required for these under the ePrivacy Directive.

NameTypePurposeDurationProvider
iwey-localeCookieStores your language preference for server-side rendering1 yearIWEYmusic
oauth_stateCookieCSRF protection during OAuth login flowSessionIWEYmusic
__stripe_midCookieStripe fraud detection (required for payments)1 yearStripe
__stripe_sidCookieStripe session identifierSessionStripe

2.2 Local Storage

We use browser local storage for client-side preferences and authentication. This data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers with each request.

KeyPurposeDuration
iwey_access_tokenAuthentication token (Cognito) for API requestsUntil logout
iwey_refresh_tokenRefresh token to renew expired sessionsUntil logout
iwey-themeStores your display theme preference (dark/light)Persistent
iwey-currencyStores your preferred currencyPersistent
iwey-cartShopping cart contentsPersistent

2.3 Session Storage

Session storage is cleared when you close the browser tab.

KeyPurposeDuration
admin_keyAdmin panel authentication (admin users only)Tab session

2.4 CDN & Performance

Amazon CloudFront (our CDN) may set technical identifiers to optimise audio streaming delivery. These are session-scoped and do not track user behaviour.

3. How to Control Cookies

IWEYmusic currently uses only strictly necessary cookies. We do not use analytics or tracking cookies. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies, though blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent login and payment features from working.

Instructions for major browsers:

To clear local storage and session storage, use your browser's developer tools or clear all site data for iweymusic.com.

4. Legal Basis

We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive:

If we introduce analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy and implement a consent mechanism before setting those cookies.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or change cookies or tracking technologies. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the current version. Significant changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner.

6. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:
Hellström Trading i Göteborg AB
Email: support@iweymusic.com