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.
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:
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.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
iwey-locale | Cookie | Stores your language preference for server-side rendering | 1 year | IWEYmusic |
oauth_state | Cookie | CSRF protection during OAuth login flow | Session | IWEYmusic |
__stripe_mid | Cookie | Stripe fraud detection (required for payments) | 1 year | Stripe |
__stripe_sid | Cookie | Stripe session identifier | Session | Stripe |
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.
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
iwey_access_token | Authentication token (Cognito) for API requests | Until logout |
iwey_refresh_token | Refresh token to renew expired sessions | Until logout |
iwey-theme | Stores your display theme preference (dark/light) | Persistent |
iwey-currency | Stores your preferred currency | Persistent |
iwey-cart | Shopping cart contents | Persistent |
Session storage is cleared when you close the browser tab.
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
admin_key | Admin panel authentication (admin users only) | Tab session |
Amazon CloudFront (our CDN) may set technical identifiers to optimise audio streaming delivery. These are session-scoped and do not track user behaviour.
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.
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.
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.
For questions about our use of cookies:
Hellström Trading i Göteborg AB
Email: support@iweymusic.com