Cookie Policy
Transparent Tracking & Privacy Practices • Last updated: August 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small, secure text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit theaudiosouq.com. They enable the platform to operate properly, remember your studio gear cart and wishlist items across sessions, and help us optimize site performance.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Category | Purpose & Operation | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential & Security | Maintains secure authentication sessions, preserves shopping cart contents, and secures Stripe checkout. | No (Required for site to function) |
| Functional | Remembers language preferences (English/Arabic), currency display (AED), and notification banners. | Yes (via browser settings) |
| Analytics & Performance | Aggregates anonymous website traffic, popular audio categories, and page load speed metrics. | Yes |
| Marketing & Social | Measures the performance of studio equipment campaigns across Google and Meta (Instagram/Facebook). | Yes |
3. Third-Party Integration Cookies
Some cookies are set by reputable third-party service providers that enable core features on our marketplace:
- Stripe: Fraud prevention and secure payment authorization tokens.
- Google Analytics & Tag Manager: Anonymous aggregated visitor insights.
- Meta Pixel: Pro audio campaign reach and marketing attribution.
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can configure or delete cookies at any time directly through your web browser preferences:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Apple Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
*Note: Disabling strictly essential cookies may cause your cart, profile login, or checkout session to malfunction.
5. Contact Us
For any questions regarding our cookie practices, contact our compliance team at support@theaudiosouq.com.