Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Headstock Music uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
This Cookie Policy forms part of, and should be read alongside, our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Where this Cookie Policy refers to the processing of personal data, the terms used have the same meaning as in our Privacy Policy.
1. About us
Headstock Music is a trading name of Headstock Distribution Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”).
- Registered in England and Wales
- Registered office: Steel Park Road, Coombs Wood West, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8HD
- Company number: 01486774
- Email: support@headstockmusic.com
- Telephone: 0121 508 6699
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet or other device) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – which are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
Some cookies may process personal data, such as IP addresses or online identifiers. Where this occurs, such processing is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
3. How cookies relate to our privacy policy
Our Privacy Policy explains:
- what personal data we collect
- how and why we use it
- the lawful bases we rely on
- how long we retain personal data
- your rights under UK GDPR
Cookies are one of the technologies we use to support those purposes. Any personal data collected via cookies is processed only for the purposes set out in our Privacy Policy.
4. Types of cookies we use and lawful bias
4.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential to the operation of our website and enable core functionality such as:
- website security
- shopping basket and checkout
- fraud prevention
- remembering cookie consent preferences
Strictly necessary cookies are used on the lawful basis of legitimate interests and contract performance, as explained in our Privacy Policy. These cookies do not require your consent.
4.2 Analytics and performance cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance and usability.
Analytics cookies are used only where you have provided consent via our cookie controls. Data collected is aggregated and used for statistical purposes only.
4.3 Marketing and advertising cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to:
- show relevant advertisements
- measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- limit the number of times advertisements are shown
Marketing cookies are used only where you have provided consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
5. Third party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third parties, such as analytics providers, payment providers, or embedded content providers.
Where third-party cookies are used, personal data may be processed in accordance with the third party’s own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these cookies directly.
We ensure that third-party cookies are used only where appropriate consent has been obtained.
6. Cookie consent and your choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- accept all cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- manage your cookie preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using our cookie controls. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
7. Managing cookies via your browser
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, including deleting existing cookies or blocking future cookies.
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8. Cookie retention
Cookies may be session-based or persistent. Persistent cookies are retained for a period appropriate to their purpose or until you delete them.
We regularly review the cookies used on our website to ensure they remain necessary, proportionate, and consistent with the purposes described in our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to this cookie policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or how we use cookies.
The version in force at the time you visit our website will apply.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us using the details set out in section 1 above, or refer to our Privacy Policy for further information.
