Cookie Policy

Last updated: 4 August 2026

This policy explains how this website uses cookies and similar technologies (like local browser storage), and the choices you have.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website can place on your device to remember information. Local storage works similarly but is stored directly in your browser rather than sent back to a server automatically.

Cookies we use

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use this website — which pages get looked at, roughly how people arrive here, and general location and device information. This helps us improve the site. Google Analytics doesn't tell us who you are personally.

These analytics cookies (typically named _ga and _ga_*, lasting up to 2 years) are optional and off by default. They're only set if you click "Accept" on the cookie banner when you first visit. If you click "Reject", or don't respond, they're never set, and no data is sent to Google Analytics from your visit. We don't run any advertising or social media tracking cookies (e.g. a Meta Pixel) at all.

You can change your mind at any time using the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page — this reopens the choice and updates your consent immediately.

Local storage

To make the site load faster, the Upcoming Gigs and Repertoire sections cache their content in your browser's local storage for a short time. This only stores publicly available information (gig dates, song titles) — never anything personal — and it stays on your own device. You can clear it any time through your browser's site settings.

Embedded third-party content

Some parts of this site load content from other services, which may set their own cookies in line with their own policies:

• TikTok — a few video clips on our homepage are embedded directly from TikTok. Playing them may allow TikTok to set cookies, as described in TikTok's own cookie policy.
• Google Fonts — we load our website fonts from Google's servers, which involves your browser making a request to Google.
• Formspree — our contact form is processed by Formspree, which may use cookies or similar technology as part of handling your submission and preventing spam.

Managing cookies

The easiest way to manage the Google Analytics cookies on this site is the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer, or the banner shown on your first visit. You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time — most browsers let you block cookies from specific sites or clear them entirely — and Google provides a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics across every site you visit. Blocking cookies from the third-party services above may stop their embedded content (like TikTok videos) from working properly, but won't affect the rest of the site.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Check back here for the latest version.

Contact us

Questions about cookies on this site? Email wearecherriband@gmail.com. See also our Privacy Policy.