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1. What is your Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy? (Click Here)

Cookie Policy

This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience. In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies. For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

NAME DESCRIPTION DURATION
wpconsent_preferences This cookie is used to store the user’s cookie consent preferences. 30 days

COMMENTS

These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.

NAME DESCRIPTION DURATION
comment_author Used to track the user across multiple sessions. Session
comment_author_email Used to track the user across multiple sessions. Session
comment_author_url Used to track the user across multiple sessions. Session

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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NAME DESCRIPTION DURATION
_ga ID used to identify users 2 years
_gali Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked 30 seconds
_ga_ ID used to identify users 2 years
_gid ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity 24 hours
_gat Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager 1 minute
_gac_ Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. 90 days
__utma ID used to identify users and sessions 2 years after last activity
__utmt Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests 10 minutes
__utmb Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. 30 minutes after last activity
__utmc Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. End of session (browser)
__utmz Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server 6 months after last activity
__utmv Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. 2 years after last activity
__utmx Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. 18 months

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 23, 2026

Welcome to MouthpieceOnline.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our Website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

INFORMATION YOU VOLUNTARILY PROVIDE

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information submitted through contact forms
  • Information submitted through newsletter subscription forms

INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring websites
  • Date and time of visits

This information is collected through cookies and analytics technologies.

2. Email Newsletter Subscriptions

We use MailPoet to manage email subscriptions and send newsletters.

When you subscribe through our opt-in forms, we collect and store:

  • Your email address
  • Your subscription preferences (if applicable)
  • The date and time of subscription
  • IP address and confirmation data where required for compliance purposes

We use this information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Communicate with subscribers
  • Improve our email communications

You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

For more information about MailPoet’s privacy practices, please review the privacy information available from MailPoet.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Session duration
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic region
  • Referral sources
  • User interactions on the Website

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.

We use this information to:

  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve user experience
  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Improve our content and services

Google may process this information according to its own privacy policies.

You can learn more about how Google uses information by visiting Google’s privacy resources and may opt out of Google Analytics through Google’s browser opt-out tools.

4. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate the Website
  • Remember user preferences
  • Measure website performance
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Support email subscription functionality

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Monitor and improve Website performance
  • Analyze usage trends
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Website, including:

  • MailPoet (email marketing services)
  • Google Analytics (website analytics)
  • Website hosting providers
  • Technical service providers

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide requested services
  • Maintain subscriber records
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your information as described below.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal information
  • Restriction of processing
  • Objection to certain processing activities
  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can remove the information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

MouthpieceOnline.com

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Website: MouthpieceOnline.com

2. Could I (or my company) be added to The Ultimate Directory of Trumpet Mouthpiece and Brass Instrument Makers? (Click Here)

Absolutely! Email Leslie through the link below with the information you would like added.

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3. May I advertise my product, store, or service on Mouthpieceonline.com? (Click Here)

Most likely, yes, if your product or service is relevant to our readers and you are a small, independent (i.e. not a chain store) brand or individual. Email Leslie here for pricing and details.

1. Are you accepting submissions for posts? (Click Here)

Yes! We welcome guest bloggers. In fact, we may be able to pay a small commission if your blog submission covers certain topics. Contact Leslie if you’re interested. Email Leslie here.