Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2026-02-05

Transparency matters. This policy explains what cookies we use and why.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and enable essential functionality.

How We Use Cookies

Live Music Planner uses cookies to provide you with the best possible experience. We use cookies for:

  • Authentication: Keeping you securely logged in during your session
  • Security: Protecting against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
  • User Experience: Remembering your theme and consent preferences

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
LiveMusicPlanner.Auth Authentication cookie that keeps you logged in 7 days (sliding expiration)
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* Security token to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks Session (expires when browser closes)
.AspNetCore.DataProtection Protects sensitive data encryption keys Session

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user-theme-preference (localStorage) Stores your theme preference (light, dark, or auto) Permanent (until manually cleared)
cookie_consent (localStorage) Stores your cookie consent preference Permanent (until manually cleared)

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use any third-party cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. Your privacy is important to us, and we only use cookies that are essential for the website's functionality.

Cookie Security

All cookies used by Live Music Planner are configured with security best practices:

  • HttpOnly: Cookies are not accessible via JavaScript, preventing XSS attacks
  • Secure: Cookies are only transmitted over HTTPS connections
  • SameSite (Lax): Cookies use Lax mode to protect against CSRF attacks while allowing normal navigation
  • Sliding Expiration: Authentication cookie extends automatically as you use the site

Managing Cookies

Your Choices

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking all cookies will prevent you from using Live Music Planner, including logging in and accessing your events.

If you want to change your cookie consent preference, you can reset it here:

This will clear your consent preference and show the cookie banner again on your next page load.

If you want to reset your theme preference back to automatic (based on system settings):

This will reset your theme to automatic mode, which follows your system's dark/light mode preference.

Data Privacy

All cookies we use are stored locally on your device and are not shared with third parties. Authentication cookies contain encrypted session information that cannot be read by external parties.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about this cookie policy or your data, please contact us: