Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 26, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Some cookies are essential for the site to work, while others help us improve your experience.
Cookies We Use
| Category | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | mhs_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference. | Persistent (localStorage) |
| Analytics | _ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors. | 2 years |
| Analytics | _ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state. | 2 years |
| Security (third-party) | _GRECAPTCHA |
May be set by Google reCAPTCHA, which protects our contact form from spam. | 6 months |
Forms and Newsletter
The newsletter signup form does not set any additional cookies. Email addresses submitted through the newsletter form are processed by Netlify Forms and are not associated with any cookie identifiers.
Third-Party Cookies
Some services embedded in our site may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies; they are governed by each provider's own policy.
- Spotify: the player for our latest release, and song previews that load when you press Preview. See Spotify's Cookie Policy.
- Google reCAPTCHA: used on the contact form to keep out spam. See how Google uses cookies.
- YouTube: teaser videos use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode and load only when you press play. See how Google uses cookies.
- Instagram (Meta): teaser Reels load only when you press play. See Instagram's Cookie Policy.
"Pre-save" buttons open a SmartLink page on our distributor Ditto Music's site, which sets its own cookies under its own policy.
Google Consent Mode
We use Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie choices. When you reject analytics cookies, Google Analytics runs in cookieless mode — it collects no personal identifiers and sets no cookies. When you accept, standard GA4 cookies are set as described above.
Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
- Click the round cookie button in the bottom-left corner of any page, or "Cookie Preferences" in the homepage footer
- Clear your browser's cookies and local storage for this site
- Adjust cookie settings in your browser (see your browser's help documentation)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices or applicable laws change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Reach out via our social channels or reply to any newsletter email you have received from us.