Cookie Policy · NME Music
UK GDPR compliant Last Updated: 20 July 2026
1. Introduction
NME Music (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
This policy applies to all visitors to our website at www.nmemusic.co.uk (the “Site”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
🔒 Our Promise: We only use functional cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. We do not use any analytics, tracking, advertising, or third-party marketing cookies.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies are not viruses, spyware, or malware. They cannot access your hard drive or collect any personal information without your explicit consent.
3. How We Use Cookies
At NME Music, we use cookies only for functional purposes. These cookies are essential to enable you to navigate our Site and use its core features.
Specifically, we use functional cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preference (so we don’t show you the cookie banner repeatedly).
- Maintain your session if you are logged in to a client portal or account area.
- Enable essential site functionality such as form submissions and navigation.
- Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity.
These cookies do not collect any personal data that could be used for marketing or profiling purposes. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies) or may persist for a short period to remember your preferences (persistent cookies).
4. The Cookies We Use
Since we only use functional cookies, the list below is intentionally short and transparent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie preference so we don’t show the cookie banner again. | 365 days (persistent) | Functional / Strictly Necessary |
session_id |
Maintains your browsing session for essential site functionality. | Session (expires when you close your browser) | Functional / Strictly Necessary |
csrf_token |
Helps protect against cross-site request forgery (security). | Session (expires when you close your browser) | Functional / Strictly Necessary |
Note: We do not use any third-party cookies, analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics), marketing cookies, or tracking cookies of any kind.
5. Your Consent and Choices
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner requesting your consent to use functional cookies. By clicking “Accept & Close,” you agree to our use of these essential cookies.
Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are permitted to place strictly necessary cookies without your explicit consent. However, we choose to be transparent and provide you with clear information about our use of cookies.
How to manage cookies in your browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies at any time. However, please note that if you block functional cookies, some parts of our Site may not work properly.
Below are links to the cookie management pages for the most common browsers:
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, or if you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. The most current version will always be available on our website. Any significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our Site or by email.
This policy was last updated on 20 July 2026.