Last updated: August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Dark Lab Records Publishing UK Ltd uses cookies when you visit our website (darklabrecordspublishing.com), log in to our dashboard (dashboard.darklabrecordspublishing.com), or otherwise interact with us.
Some of the cookies used on our website collect data directly or indirectly related to you as an individual (i.e., personal data), while other activities are logged on an aggregated, anonymous level. For more information regarding how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, mobile device, or tablet) by web page servers when you visit websites.
We use session cookies and persistent cookies on our platform:
- Session cookies are stored temporarily while you have an active browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device until their set expiration date or until you manually delete them from your browser cache.
- Web beacons are transparent pixel images included in emails to verify delivery and engagement. Similar technologies store information in your browser or on your device in a manner comparable to cookies and web beacons.
Consent to our use of cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be prompted to accept or customize your cookie preferences via our cookie banner.
- Essential/Necessary cookies do not require prior consent as they are strictly necessary for the core operation and security of our platform and publishing dashboard.
- You can choose to block, manage, or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Blocking all cookies may prevent access to certain features, secure dashboard areas, or account login functionality.
Instructions for managing cookies are available in common browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Types of cookies we use
We use cookies on our platform to ensure site security, deliver account features, compile performance analytics, and present relevant communications:
- Necessary cookies: essential for page navigation, Cloudflare security verification, and secure login access to the publishing portal.
- Preference/functionality cookies: remember your settings, session tokens, and user preferences (such as language or auto-login details).
- Statistics/performance cookies: help us analyze visitor interaction, monitor site loading speeds, and optimize platform user experience.
- Marketing cookies: track engagement across promotional campaigns, social sharing tools, and referral channels.
Cookie inventory
- Name
- __cf_bm
- Provider
- Cloudflare / darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Purpose
- Manages bot management and security verification for portal access.
- Expiry
- 1 day
- Type
- Necessary
- Name
- JSESSIONID
- Provider
- darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Purpose
- Preserves user session states across dashboard requests.
- Expiry
- Session
- Type
- Necessary
- Name
- test_cookie
- Provider
- doubleclick.net
- Purpose
- Checks if the user's browser supports cookies.
- Expiry
- 1 day
- Type
- Necessary
- Name
- messagesUtk
- Provider
- darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Purpose
- Stores a unique ID string for live support chat sessions.
- Expiry
- 179 days
- Type
- Preference
- Name
- _ga
- Provider
- darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Purpose
- Google Analytics: Registers a unique ID to generate statistical site usage data.
- Expiry
- 2 years
- Type
- Statistics
- Name
- _gid
- Provider
- darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Purpose
- Google Analytics: Used to distinguish users and session behavior.
- Expiry
- 24 hours
- Type
- Statistics
- Name
- _gat
- Provider
- darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Purpose
- Google Analytics: Used to throttle request rate to servers.
- Expiry
- 1 day
- Type
- Statistics
- Name
- _fbp
- Provider
- darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Purpose
- Meta/Facebook: Delivers advertisement products and tracks conversion efficiency.
- Expiry
- 3 months
- Type
- Marketing
- Name
- CLID
- Provider
- clarity.ms
- Purpose
- Microsoft Clarity: Tracks user behavior via a unique pseudonymous ID.
- Expiry
- Session
- Type
- Statistics
- Name
- MUID
- Provider
- clarity.ms
- Purpose
- Microsoft Clarity: Identifies unique web browsers visiting Microsoft sites.
- Expiry
- Session
- Type
- Statistics
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare / darklabrecordspublishing.com | Manages bot management and security verification for portal access. | 1 day | Necessary |
| JSESSIONID | darklabrecordspublishing.com | Preserves user session states across dashboard requests. | Session | Necessary |
| test_cookie | doubleclick.net | Checks if the user's browser supports cookies. | 1 day | Necessary |
| messagesUtk | darklabrecordspublishing.com | Stores a unique ID string for live support chat sessions. | 179 days | Preference |
| _ga | darklabrecordspublishing.com | Google Analytics: Registers a unique ID to generate statistical site usage data. | 2 years | Statistics |
| _gid | darklabrecordspublishing.com | Google Analytics: Used to distinguish users and session behavior. | 24 hours | Statistics |
| _gat | darklabrecordspublishing.com | Google Analytics: Used to throttle request rate to servers. | 1 day | Statistics |
| _fbp | darklabrecordspublishing.com | Meta/Facebook: Delivers advertisement products and tracks conversion efficiency. | 3 months | Marketing |
| CLID | clarity.ms | Microsoft Clarity: Tracks user behavior via a unique pseudonymous ID. | Session | Statistics |
| MUID | clarity.ms | Microsoft Clarity: Identifies unique web browsers visiting Microsoft sites. | Session | Statistics |
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact us:
- Dark Lab Records Publishing UK Ltd
- Registered Office Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
- Company Registration Number: 17324907 (Registered in England and Wales)
- Email: support@darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Phone: +44 (0) 7446 436268
- Official website: darklabrecordspublishing.com
- Publishing portal: dashboard.darklabrecordspublishing.com
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Please review this page regularly for updates.