Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 24, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
Circularity.fm uses cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) to enhance your experience on our website. We only use cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly, plus optional functional cookies that require your consent.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential and do not require consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
wordpress_* |
WordPress authentication cookies (only for logged-in users) | Session / 14 days |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Indicates when you're logged in and who you are | Session / 14 days |
wp-settings-* |
WordPress user interface customization | 1 year |
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and require your consent.
| Cookie/Storage Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cfm-audio-volume |
Stores your preferred audio player volume (localStorage) | Persistent (no expiry) |
cmplz_* |
Stores your cookie consent preferences (Complianz plugin) | 365 days |
3. Analytics Cookies
We do not currently use analytics cookies. If we implement analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.
4. Marketing Cookies
We do not use marketing or tracking cookies.
Third-Party Embeds
Our website may embed content from third-party services (such as podcast players, YouTube videos, or social media). These embeds may set cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:
- Podigee (Podcast Hosting): Privacy Policy
- Spotify: Privacy Policy
- Apple Podcasts: Privacy Policy
- YouTube: Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button (provided by Complianz) in the footer of our website, or by clearing your cookies in your browser.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Protection & Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to Access: Request information about data we collect
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Patrick Hypscher
An den Bänken 21C
12589 Berlin, Germany
Email: patrick@circularity.fm
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please check this page periodically for updates. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when this policy was last revised.