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Cookies
Last updated: December 17, 2025

 
This Cookies Policy explains how Where’s Karaoke (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or use our website, services, and related features (collectively, the “Services”).
 
By continuing to browse or use our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them in your browser or device settings.
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If you do not agree with the use of cookies as set out in this policy, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Services.
 
1. What are cookies?
 
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
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Similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, local storage, and scripts, may also be used to collect or store information about you. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as “cookies”.
 
2. Why do we use cookies?
 
We use cookies for several purposes, including to:
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• Ensure the website and core features function properly

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• Remember your preferences and settings (such as login state or region)

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• Improve performance and understand how visitors use our Services

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• Enhance your experience by personalizing content

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• Support security and fraud prevention

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• Enable social media features and integrations

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• Support advertising and marketing activities (where applicable)
   

3. Types of cookies we use
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3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
 
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:
 

• Logging into your account

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• Navigating between pages

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• Managing security and session integrity

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• Filling in forms

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Without these cookies, certain features of the site may not work properly.
Examples include:
 

• Session cookies that keep you logged in as you navigate

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• Security cookies that help authenticate users and prevent abuse
   

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
 
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Services, so we can measure and improve performance. They collect information such as:
 

• Which pages are visited most often

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• How users move around the site

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• Error messages or loading issues
   

The data collected is aggregated and generally does not directly identify you.
Examples may include:
 

• Analytics tools (e.g., page view counts, traffic sources, device types)
   

3.3 Functional Cookies
 
These cookies allow the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
 
They can remember:
 

• Your chosen language or region

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• Saved preferences for viewing karaoke events (e.g., location filters)

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• Certain UI settings (like whether you’ve closed a popup already)
   

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
 
3.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies (if/when used)
 
These cookies may be set through our site by us or advertising partners. They may be used to:
 

• Deliver more relevant ads to you on our site or on other websites

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• Limit how often you see an ad

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• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
   

They may build a profile of your interests based on your browsing behavior, often using unique identifiers and may track you across different websites and apps.
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If you opt out of these cookies, you may still see ads, but they will be less tailored to your interests.
 
3.5 Social Media Cookies (if/when used)
 
Some pages of our Services may include social media plugins or features (such as “Like” or “Share” buttons). These features may set cookies to:
 

• Identify you when you use their services from our site

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• Track your interaction with social features

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• Combine this information with other data they hold about you
   

These cookies are set by the relevant social media platforms and are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
 
4. Third-party cookies
 
In addition to our own cookies, we may allow certain third parties to set cookies on your device when you visit our Services. These cookies may be used for:
 

• Analytics and performance (e.g., to help us measure traffic and usage)

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• Advertising, retargeting, and campaign measurement

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• Social media integrations
   

We do not control these third-party cookies directly. They are subject to the policies of the third parties who set them.
 
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these providers to understand how they handle your data.
 
5. How long do cookies stay on your device?
 
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is:
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• A session cookie: deleted when you close your browser; or

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• A persistent cookie: stays on your device for a set period or until you delete it.

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We use both session and persistent cookies. Persistent cookies may remain for various durations, typically ranging from a few days to several months, depending on their purpose.
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6. How to manage or disable cookies
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You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used on your device:
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6.1 Browser settings
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Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to:
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• Refuse all cookies

• Accept only certain types of cookies

• Delete cookies that have already been set

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These settings can typically be found in the “Options”, “Settings”, or “Preferences” menu of your browser. For more detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.
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     Please note:

     If you disable or delete cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly, and your experience may be affected.
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6.2 Device settings (mobile apps)
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If you access our Services through a mobile device, you may also manage cookies and similar technologies through your device settings. Options depend on your device and operating system.
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6.3 Third-party opt-outs
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Where we use third-party analytics or advertising cookies, those providers may offer their own tools or settings to control the use of your data (for example, opting out of targeted ads). You should review their privacy and cookie policies for details.
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7. Legal basis for using cookies (where applicable)
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In some regions, such as the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with similar laws, we rely on:
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• Consent for non-essential cookies (such as analytics, advertising, and certain functional cookies). You may be presented with a cookie banner or preference manager when you first visit the site to obtain your consent.

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• Legitimate interests or contractual necessity for strictly necessary cookies that enable basic site functionality and security.

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You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or, where available, through the cookie banner or settings tool on our site.
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8. Changes to this Cookies Policy
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We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our Services, or how we use cookies. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date at the top.
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We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
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9. Contact us
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If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, you can contact us at:
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Where’s Karaoke
WheresKaraoke@gmail.com