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Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This policy explains how classicalmusicstore.co.uk ("we", "us") handles information when you visit this website. We aim to collect as little personal data as possible.

Who we are

classicalmusicstore.co.uk is an independent guide to classical and jazz recordings. You can reach us via our contact page.

Information we collect

  • Contact form: if you use our contact form we receive the name, email address and message you submit, solely to respond to you. We do not use it for marketing.
  • Server logs: our host records standard technical data (IP address, browser type, pages requested) for security and to keep the site running.
  • Analytics & advertising: see cookies below.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Analytics — Google Analytics, to understand aggregate, anonymised usage so we can improve the site.
  • Advertising — Google AdSense may set cookies to serve and measure ads, and (with your consent where required) to personalise them. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

You can opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ads Settings and learn more at aboutads.info. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third parties

We use Google services (Analytics, AdSense) and link out to specialist music retailers. When you follow an outbound link, that site's own privacy policy applies. We may earn a commission on purchases made through some outbound links, at no extra cost to you.

Legal basis & your rights

Where the UK GDPR applies, our legal basis is legitimate interest (running and improving the site) and consent (for non-essential cookies such as personalised advertising). You have the right to access, correct or erase your personal data, and to object to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time; the "last updated" date above reflects the latest version.