This Cookie Policy explains how DistroVibe ("we", "us", or "our"), an entity governed under the laws of England and Wales, uses cookies, local storage, and similar digital tracking technologies when you visit our website, mobile applications, creator dashboard, and utilize our digital music distribution network.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Global Privacy Policy and GDPR Privacy Addendum & DPA, and is designed to comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR.
1. What Are Cookies & How Long Do They Last?
Cookies are compact text files stored on your browser or device that enable websites to recognize returning users, maintain active security sessions, remember regional preferences, and deliver optimized digital experiences.
Temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser session.
Cookies that remain stored on your device for a defined retention period or until you manually clear your browser cache.
2. Cookie Categories & Consent Mechanisms
Upon your first visit, you will be presented with an interactive Cookie Consent Banner. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the deployment of all cookie categories. Alternatively, you may choose "Reject Non-Essential" or customize your granular preferences in the Cookie Center at any time.
Strictly Necessary
Essential for core functionality, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), CSRF security, and session management.
Functional
Enables personalized dashboard features, theme selection (Dark/Light mode), and language preferences.
Analytics
Anonymously tracks visitor counts, navigational flow, and feature usage to optimize platform performance.
Targeting & Pixel
Records site visits and interactions to measure marketing efficiency (Meta Pixel, Google Ads).
3. Third-Party Cookies and Integrations
Our creator distribution hub interfaces with trusted enterprise partners that may set tracking elements on your device:
3.1. Delivery Infrastructure Partners
Our backend encoding and ingestion partners deploy secure telemetry cookies for DDEX metadata feeds, YouTube Content ID matching, and real-time streaming data verification.
3.2. Payment & Payout Infrastructure (Polar.sh)
Our payment gateway, Polar.sh, utilizes essential security cookies to process recurring subscription invoices, prevent credit card fraud, and manage wallet withdrawals safely.
3.3. Analytics & Ad Telemetry
Subject to your explicit consent, pseudonymized telemetry is shared with networks like Meta and Google to evaluate creator outreach campaigns.
4. Managing Preferences & UK PECR Rules
You have full control over non-essential cookies on DistroVibe:
Cookie Center
Access the consent banner in your dashboard settings to toggle functional, analytics, and marketing cookies at any time.
Browser Controls
Configure your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) to block, reject, or alert you about incoming cookies.
Universal Opt-Out
Utilize global opt-out tools such as Your Online Choices or the DAA WebChoices tool for cross-site targeting ads.
Strictly Necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements under UK PECR as they are essential for the platform's core functionality (including secure 2FA authentication, session integrity, and fraud prevention). They cannot be switched off in our Cookie Center. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but doing so will break essential parts of the creator dashboard and wallet access.
5. Policy Changes & Governing Law
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to maintain compliance with evolving UK PECR regulations, ICO guidance, and technology standards.
privacy@distrovibe.com.