Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Ian Redman (Ultrabeat) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.ianredman.co.uk (“the Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and guidance issued by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors interact with content.

Some cookies are essential for the site to work. Others help us improve your experience — for example, by understanding which pages, music releases, or tour updates are most popular.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function. They enable core features such as:

  • Security

  • Page navigation

  • Form submissions

  • Cookie consent preferences

These cookies cannot be switched off in our systems.

Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

We use analytics tools such as:

  • Google Analytics

These cookies help us understand:

  • How visitors arrive at the Website

  • Which pages are viewed most often

  • How long users stay on pages

  • General website performance

This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. Analytics cookies are only placed after you give your consent via our cookie banner.

Marketing & Tracking Cookies (Consent Required)

We may use tracking technologies such as:

  • Meta Pixel

These cookies help us:

  • Measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns

  • Understand engagement with music releases, events, and announcements

  • Deliver relevant advertising on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram

Marketing cookies are only used with your explicit consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Cookie preferences

  • Region or language settings

  • Media playback settings

They enhance your browsing experience but are not strictly necessary.

Embedded Media & Third-Party Content

The Website may include embedded content from third-party platforms, including:

  • Spotify

  • YouTube

When you interact with embedded players or videos, these platforms may set their own cookies. These third parties are responsible for their own cookie and privacy practices.

3. Managing Cookie Consent

When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to non-essential cookies.

You can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your preferences

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings (if available) or through your browser controls.

Our use of cookies complies with:

  • The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

  • UK GDPR

  • Guidance issued by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

4. How to Control Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies from specific sites

  • Block all cookies entirely

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, including media playback, forms, or security features.

For more information about cookies and your rights, you can visit the official ICO website.

5. Data Protection & Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • The right to access your personal data

  • The right to request correction or deletion

  • The right to restrict or object to processing

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

Any updates will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

If you'd like, I can now:

  • Create a matching Privacy Policy aligned with this

  • Draft compliant cookie banner wording (short + extended versions)

  • Provide a cookie table (cookie name, provider, duration, purpose) suitable for legal compliance

  • Tailor it more specifically to Ian’s branding (more artist-led tone vs. corporate tone)