Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. These cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences for a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit the site or navigate from one page to another.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that:

  • Keep your session active during your visit
  • Allow the website to function properly
  • Manage site security
  • Remember your language preferences

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They include:

  • Website traffic analysis
  • Page performance metrics
  • Information about errors and technical issues
  • Usage data to improve user experience

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by external providers whose services we have added to our pages. They include:

  • User preferences and settings
  • Shopping cart information
  • Saved form data
  • Content personalization

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to create a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They include:

  • Personalized advertising
  • Campaign effectiveness analysis
  • Social media and third-party platforms
  • Retargeting and remarketing

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses third-party services that may set cookies. These include:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website. This information is used to create reports about website usage.

3.2 Stripe

We use Stripe to process payments. Stripe may set cookies to ensure transaction security and improve the payment experience.

3.3 Social Media

Our website may include social media buttons that set cookies to allow tracking of your social media activity.

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are used to keep your session active during your visit to the website.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specific period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings.

5. Cookie Control

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Set alerts when cookies are set

5.2 Cookie Control Panel

We provide a cookie control panel that allows you to manage your cookie preferences directly from our website. You can access this panel through the link in the footer.

5.3 Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic functioning of the site.

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, our website may use other similar technologies:

6.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save user preferences and settings that don't need to be sent to the server with each request.

6.2 Session Storage

We use session storage for temporary data that only needs to persist during the current browser session.

6.3 Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (transparent pixels) to track usage of specific pages and the effectiveness of our email communications.

7. Cookies and Minors

Our website is not directed to minors under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 16 years of age through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately.

8. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on our website.

9. Additional Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

  • www.allaboutcookies.org - Complete information about cookies
  • www.youronlinechoices.com - Online advertising control
  • Your browser settings - To manage specific cookies

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie-related practices, contact us:

  • Email: info@astroweb.tech