# Cookie Policy This Cookie Policy explains how Muze B.V. (trading as Muze, “we”, “us”, or “our”), with registered office at Bloemgracht 59-1, 1016 KE, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://muze.so [https://muze.so], our mobile and desktop applications, and any Muze content embedded on third-party websites (collectively, the “Services”). This Policy supplements our Privacy Policy at https://muze.so/policy/privacy [https://muze.so/policy/privacy]. By using the Services, you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES? Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website or use an app. Similar technologies include web beacons (pixels), software development kits (SDKs), device identifiers, and local/shared objects. We use both session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until they expire or are deleted). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE a. Strictly Necessary Cookies Essential for the Services to work. They enable core features such as logging in, security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these via our cookie banner because the Services would not function properly without them. b. Performance and Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors use the Services (for example, which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and error messages). All data is anonymized or pseudonymized. c. Functional Cookies Remember your choices (such as language, region, text size, and privacy preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features. d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies Allow us and our advertising partners to show you relevant ads on and off Muze, limit how often you see an ad, and measure campaign performance. These may be first-party or third-party cookies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. COOKIES AND PARTNERS WE USE 3.1. FIRST-PARTY COOKIES (SET BY MUZE.SO [http://muze.so]) a. Authentication and security cookies (Strictly Necessary) b. User interface preferences (Functional) c. Anonymized analytics identifiers (Performance) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST? Most cookies expire between 30 days and 13 months from your last visit, in line with applicable laws. Strictly necessary session cookies expire when you close your browser. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES AND CONTROLS You can manage cookies in several ways: a. Via our Cookie Banner / Settings When you first visit muze.so [http://muze.so], or after you clear your cookies, you will see a banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your choices at any time in: Settings → Privacy & Data → Cookies & Tracking b. Browser Settings Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser’s help section or visit https://www.aboutcookies.org [https://www.aboutcookies.org] for instructions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.1. INDUSTRY OPT-OUT TOOLS a. Google: https://adssettings.google.com [https://adssettings.google.com] b. YourOnlineChoices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu [https://www.youronlinechoices.eu] c. Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org [https://optout.networkadvertising.org] d. Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info [https://optout.aboutads.info] Rejecting or deleting advertising cookies will not remove ads, but the ads you see may be less relevant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. DO NOT TRACK (DNT) We currently do not respond to browser Do Not Track signals because no universal standard exists. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY We may update this Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Where required, we will notify you of material changes via the Services or by email. The latest version is always available at https://muze.so/cookies [https://muze.so/cookies].