Cookies Policy

Introduction

121cast Pty Ltd, 121cast, Inc. ("we" or "us") uses cookies on the omnystudio.com and omny.fm sites ("Websites") The information set out in this policy is provided in addition to our privacy policy, and should be read alongside our privacy policy.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide web services and functionalities for users. We use cookies to provide us with anonymous information on the use of our Websites, to know what you find interesting on the Websites and to deliver targeted advertising on audio content.

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies, however, you do not need to have cookies turned on to visit most of the Websites. However, having cookies switched on should allow for a smoother and more tailored browsing experience, and is required for certain parts of the Websites' functionality. In the majority of cases, a cookie does not provide us with any personal information.

Types of cookies

Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. The Websites use both persistent and session cookies.

A persistent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which allows us to collect and analyze (on an anonymous basis) traffic and use of the Websites, monitor the system and improve operating performance, for example, store your preferences to enhance your subsequent visits. It will not be automatically deleted when the browser is closed but is stored by the browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before the expiry date).

A session cookie is essential to ensure the correct functioning of the Websites and is used to manage registration/login and access to reserved features. It is stored temporarily during a browsing session will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed. The Websites use both persistent and session cookies.

A complete list of the cookies we use is set out in the table at the end of this policy. This list (together with the rest of this policy) is subject to change by Omny from time to time.

Other Tracking Technologies

Clear GIFs, pixel tags and other technologies. Clear GIFs are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies. In contrast to cookies, which are stored on your computer’s hard drive, clear GIFs are embedded invisibly on web pages. We may use clear GIFs (a.k.a. web beacons, web bugs or pixel tags), in connection with our Websites and services to, among other things, track the activities of Websites' visitors and users, help us manage content, and compile statistics about the Websites' usage. We and our third party service providers also use clear GIFs in HTML emails to our customers, to help us track email response rates, identify when our emails are viewed, and track whether our emails are forwarded.

Local Storage Objects. We may use HTML5 Local Storage Objects ("HTML LSOs") to store your Website preferences and to personalize your visit. HTML LSOs are different from browser cookies because of the amount and type of data stored. Typically, you cannot control, delete, or disable the acceptance of HTML LSOs through your web browser.

Third Party Ad Networks. We use third parties such as network advertisers to serve advertisements on our Websites, third-partywebsites or other media (e.g., social networking platforms). This enables us and these third parties to target advertisements to you for products and services in which you might be interested. Third-party ad network providers, advertisers, sponsors and/or traffic measurement services may use cookies, JavaScript, web beacons (including clear GIFs), Flash LSOs and other tracking technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and to personalize advertising content to you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are governed by each third party’s specific privacy or cookies policy, not this one.

Third Party analytics. We have engaged third parties including Google Analytics to analyse the activities of visitors to the Websites through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies which enable them to monitor traffic to, and use of the Websites. This enables us to evaluate usage of the Websites. These third party cookies are governed by each third party's privacy or cookies policy.

Our Use of Cookies

Our Websites uses cookies and sometimes other tracking technologies anonymously for a number of reasons to enable you to access functionality and content on our Websites including:

  • Enable you to log in to your account and use authorised areas of the Omny Services, including uploading, downloading, collaborating on and sharing content;
  • Remember your Website preferences and settings to make the website work more efficiently for you;
  • Communicate with you, including responding to your comments, questions, and requests; providing customer service and support;
  • Monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities in connection with Omny Services and for marketing or advertising purposes;
  • Personalise Omny Services, including by providing content, features, or advertisements that match your preferences;
  • Enable you to log in to third-party websites and share content on those websites;
  • Deliver and measure advertising on behalf of our customers and advertisers;
  • Monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities in connections with accessing audio content for reporting and analytics purposes for our customers;

Like all cookies, you are able to remove or block particular cookies at any time (see below).

Your Cookie Choices

The majority of browsers will allow you to alter the settings used for cookies and to disable and enable them as you require.

You can reject all cookies (except strictly necessary cookies) in case you prefer not to receive them, and you can have your computer warn you whenever cookies are being used. You can delete the cookies that are already on your computer and you can set your browser to prevent them from being placed. Disabling cookies may, however, prevent some web services (including on the Websites) from working correctly. Please be aware that when you have set your computer to reject cookies, it can limit the functionality of the Websites and it is possible then that you will not have access to some of the features on the Websites.

To disable cookies, or to receive a warning whenever cookies are being used, you have to adjust your browser settings. You can adjust your browser settings to delete certain cookies. Visit the "help" section of your browser for how to manage your cookie settings, or follow the links below:

For further general information on cookies and more detailed advice on how to disable and enable them please go to http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

Opting-out of Third Party Ad Networks. have the ability to opt out of many third-party ad networks. For example, you may go to the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”) Consumer Choice Page for information about opting out of interest-based advertising and their choices regarding having information used by DAA companies. You may also go to the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) Consumer Opt-Out Page for information about opting out of interest-based advertising and their choices regarding having information used by NAI members. Opting out from one or more companies listed on the DAA Consumer Choice Page or the NAI Consumer Opt-Out Page will opt you out from those companies’ delivery of interest-based content or ads to you, but it does not mean you will no longer receive any advertising through our Website or on other websites. You may continue to receive advertisements, for example, based on the particular website that you are viewing (i.e., contextually based ads). Also, if your browsers are configured to reject cookies when you opt out on the DAA or NAI websites, your opt out may not be effective. Additional information is available on the DAA’s website at www.aboutads.info or the NAI’s website at www.networkadvertising.org.

Opting out of third party analytics. You can prevent the use of Google Analytics Cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser software, however, you may not be able to fully use all of the functions of the Websites if you do so. For more information about and to prevent Google’s collection of data generated by your use of this website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing a Browser Plugin available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

LIST OF COOKIES USED

Below is a list of the cookies used on our Websites and the purpose of each:

Cookie Description
Omny authentication cookies We use cookies to enable essential functionality on the Websites including but not limited to logging into accounts and preventing unauthorized access to your data
Omny functionality cookies We use cookies to enable essential functionality on the Websites including but not limited to managing multiple customer accounts and localizing date & times
Omny marketing cookies We use cookies to identify how users were referred to our website to help us evaluate our marketing campaigns
Authy Authy allows us to authenticate users using two-factor authentication to improve the security of the Websites
DoubleClick DoubleClick allows us to deliver and measure advertising on behalf of our customers and advertisers
Google Analytics Google Analytics helps us monitor and analyse how users in aggregate use the Websites to help us improve the Website and evaluate our marketing campaigns
Facebook Facebook allows you to log in to your Facebook account to share audio content on profiles and Pages you manage. It also allows us to see how many people use the Facebook functionality on our Websites.
Intercom Intercom allows us to provide customer service and support, and analyze how users use the Website to help us improve the Website and evaluate our marketing campaigns.
Raygun Raygun allows us to monitor and report issues and errors on our Websites to improve our service’s performance and functionality
New Relic New Relic allows us to monitor and report issues and errors on our Websites to improve our service’s performance and functionality