Cookie policy

Like many websites, music​minds​mat​ter​.org​.uk uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies help us ensure the website works properly, allow us to understand how people use the site, and support our digital communications and fundraising activity so we can reach more people who may benefit from our services.

We will only use non-essential cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, if you choose to accept them. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings on our website.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, phone or tablet when you visit a website. They store information about how you use the website, such as the pages you visit. Cookies are not viruses or computer programs. They are very small so do not take up much space.

Cookies may be:

• Essential – required for the website to function securely
• Analytics – help us understand how visitors use the website
• Marketing/​advertising – help us measure and improve our digital communications and reach relevant audiences
• Third-party cookies – set by other organisations providing services or functionality on our website, such as embedded content or advertising tools

Some cookies collect information that may be considered personal data under data protection law, such as your IP address or device ID. We only collect and process this information with your consent and in accordance with UK GDPR. For more details on what constitutes personal data, visit the ICO’s definition of personal data.

We use cookies to:

• Make our website function correctly and securely
• Understand how our website is used so we can improve it
• Support our digital advertising and communications on platforms such as Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), LinkedIn and Eventbrite
• Measure the effectiveness of digital campaigns so we can improve how we reach people who may need our services or wish to support our work

These cookies are necessary for the website to work. They help with security, load basic features and remember your cookie preferences. You cannot disable essential cookies through our cookie settings, but you can block them via your browser. Please note that doing so may affect how the website functions.

CSRF token (CRAFT_CSRF_TOKEN)
This cookie is a unique, secret value generated by the website server. It helps keep the site secure by protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

Cookie consent status (MMM_​cookieConsentStatus)
This cookie remembers whether you have accepted or rejected non-essential cookies, so we can apply your preferences on future visits.

Marketing cookies help us understand how effective our communications and campaigns are, and allow us to reach people who may be interested in our work. These cookies are not essential for the website to function and will only be used if you give your consent.

Google Analytics (_​ga, _​gid, dc_​gtm, ga)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited and how users navigate the site. This information allows us to improve the website and ensure it meets user needs.

Google Tag Manager (gtm_​auth, gtm_​debug, gtm_​id)
These cookies support the loading and management of analytics and marketing tags across the website. They help ensure tracking tools work correctly.

Meta Pixel (_​fbp, fr)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Facebook and Instagram content. They allow us to measure the effectiveness of ads and deliver more relevant content to users who have previously visited the website.

LinkedIn Insight Tag (li_​fat_​id, li_​gc, li_​sugr, lidc, bcookie, bscookie)
These cookies allow us to measure the performance and reach of LinkedIn advertisements and to improve future campaigns by understanding how users engage with our content.

These cookies only operate if you choose to accept them. We do not use these cookies to identify you directly or to make decisions about your care or use of our services.

Some content on our website is provided by third parties. This may include embedded videos from platforms such as YouTube. When you view this content, you may receive cookies directly from these services. Music Minds Matter does not control these cookies, and we recommend checking the cookie or privacy policies of the relevant platforms for more information.

We also use social sharing tools, such as buttons that allow you to share our pages on social media platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. These services may place their own cookies to enable sharing features or measure how their tools are used. These cookies are set directly by the third-party platform, and we suggest reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

Event registration on our site is handled via Eventbrite. Eventbrite may set cookies to manage event sign-ups, track registrations, and gather analytics. These cookies are controlled by Eventbrite, not Music Minds Matter, and we recommend reviewing Eventbrite’s privacy and cookie policies for more information.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings tool on our website.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may affect how the website works.

You can additionally manage personalised advertising settings directly through:

• Meta Ad Preferences
• LinkedIn Ad Settings
• Google Ads Personalisation Settings
• YouTube Ad Setting