The Cookie Policy - Hampshire Drum School
Effective Date: 11/10/2025
Last Updated: 11/10/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Hampshire Drum School (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your data is collected and used online.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide useful information to site owners, such as how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies can be:
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First-party cookies – set by our website directly.
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Third-party cookies – set by external services we use (e.g. YouTube, Google Analytics).
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Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features.
Example: remembering cookie preferences.
✅ These cookies do not require consent.
2. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. which pages are visited most often) so we can improve user experience.
We may use:
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Google Analytics.
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Search engine tracking tools (e.g. Bing Webmaster Tools).
⚠️ These cookies require consent before being placed.
3. Embedded Content / Media Cookies
Some pages include content from other platforms (e.g. YouTube videos, Instagram feeds). These third parties may set their own cookies.
⚠️ These cookies require consent, and we have no control over how third-party cookies are used.
3. Managing Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
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Accept all cookies.
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Reject non-essential cookies.
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Customise your cookie settings.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting the cookie settings through our cookie banner (the blue button in the bottom left of your screen) or within your browser settings.
Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through their browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete them after they are stored. However, this may affect the functionality of our website.
If you would like to know how to manage internet cookies through your web browser's settings, please go to your web browser developer's website.
4. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of the page. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
5. Summary
We only use cookies to make our site work better and help us understand how it’s being used — never to sell or misuse your data.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Hampshire Drum School
Email: info@hampshiredrumschool.co.uk
Office Tel: 01489 328971
Address: Hampshire Drum School, Studio Offices, Houchin Street, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1AR