Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26 September 2026. This page explains which cookies and similar technologies Musical Shed may use and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that a website stores on your device. Similar technologies, such as your browser's local storage, work in the same way. Some are needed for the site to work; others need your consent.
What Musical Shed uses
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
musicalshed-theme (local storage) | Musical Shed | Remembers your light or dark theme. | Until you delete it | Necessary |
musicalshed-metronome (local storage) | Musical Shed | Remembers your last metronome settings (tempo, time signature, patterns). | Until you delete it | Preference |
musicalshed-groove (local storage) | Musical Shed | Remembers your last groove generator settings (style, tempo, instruments). | Until you delete it | Preference |
| Offline cache (service worker) | Musical Shed | Stores the site's own pages and files so the tools work without a connection. | Until a new version replaces it | Necessary |
musicalshed-consent (local storage) | Musical Shed | Stores your cookie choices. | 12 months | Necessary |
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users and sessions to produce usage statistics. | Up to 2 years | Analytics (consent) |
__gads, __gpi, IDE and similar | Google AdSense | Show and measure ads and limit how often you see them. | Set by Google; typically up to 13 months | Advertising (consent) |
Analytics and advertising cookies are set only if you accept them. The exact names and durations of Google's cookies are controlled by Google and may change; see How Google uses cookies.
How to manage your choices
- Use “Cookie settings” in the footer of any page to accept, reject or change your choices at any time.
- Delete or block cookies in your browser settings. This may affect how some sites work.
- Manage Google ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com.
- Opt out of Google Analytics with the browser add-on provided by Google.
More information
For how we process personal data, read the privacy policy. Questions about cookies: eric@indomitstudio.com.