🍪 Cookie Policy for Concerly
Last updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Concerly ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.concerly.com (the "Website").
Concerly helps users explore concerts by combining YouTube concert videos with setlist data from external sources. Some of these features rely on third-party services that may place cookies or use similar technologies.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are commonly used to enable core website functionality, remember user preferences, and provide insights into how a website is used.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — stored for a longer period until they expire or are deleted
We may also use similar technologies such as local storage or embedded media players.
2. How Concerly uses cookies
Concerly uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Store cookie consent preferences
- Improve performance and usability
- Analyze anonymous website usage
- Enable embedded YouTube videos and external content
Concerly does not use cookies to directly identify users.
3. Types of cookies we use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Cookie consent storage
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and infrastructure stability
Without these cookies, core site functionality would not work.
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember certain preferences and improve usability.
Examples:
- Remembering language or interface settings
- Remembering dismissed banners or UI preferences
c) Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use Concerly so we can improve performance, content discovery, and user experience.
These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized information such as:
- Pages visited
- Device type
- Referral sources
- Time spent on pages
Where legally required, analytics cookies are only placed after your consent.
(Example providers may include Google Analytics or similar privacy-conscious analytics platforms.)
d) Embedded Media & Third-Party Content Cookies
Concerly integrates third-party content to deliver its core experience, especially:
🎬 YouTube (Google LLC)
We embed YouTube videos and use the YouTube Data API to retrieve video metadata and concert-related content.
When YouTube videos are loaded:
- YouTube may set cookies
- Google may collect usage data and device information
- Data may be processed outside the EU/EEA
We use YouTube embeds in enhanced privacy mode where available, and videos are only loaded after your consent where required.
YouTube / Google policies: Privacy Policy • API Terms of Service
🎵 Setlist.fm (Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.)
Concerly uses the setlist.fm API to display concert setlists. This data is retrieved server-side and does not place cookies directly on users' devices.
However, if users follow links to setlist.fm, that platform may set its own cookies according to its policies.
🌍 Content Delivery & Infrastructure Providers
We may use infrastructure providers such as CDNs or hosting platforms to:
- Improve performance
- Enhance security
- Prevent abuse
These providers may set strictly necessary technical cookies.
4. Third-party cookies summary
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| YouTube (Google LLC) | Video playback, embedded media, analytics |
| Analytics provider (e.g., Google Analytics) | Website usage measurement |
| Hosting/CDN providers | Performance, security |
Each third party acts as an independent data controller under applicable law and has its own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Cookie consent
When you first visit Concerly, you are shown a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
Non-essential cookies (including analytics and embedded media cookies) are only placed after your consent, where required by law.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link available on the Website.
6. Managing or deleting cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect some Website functionality, especially embedded videos.
Browser instructions:
7. Legal basis (EU/EEA)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), cookies are processed based on:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
- Analytics and embedded media cookies: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
8. International data transfers
Some third-party providers (such as Google/YouTube) may process data outside the European Union. Where applicable, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are used.
9. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or Website functionality. The "Last updated" date at the top will indicate the latest revision.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact: