Cookies
Our cookie policy
Last updated: February 26, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixels, which function similarly to cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure login, and access to your account. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site attacks | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication verification | 7 days |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| editor_prefs | Stores your website editor preferences | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and if you experience any errors. These cookies do not collect information that directly identifies you. The information is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _plausible | Privacy-friendly analytics | Session |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We currently do not use marketing cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Stripe - Payment processing security
- Google Analytics - Usage analytics (optional)
- Cloudflare - Security and performance
Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information about their use of cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
4.2 Our Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by contacting us.
4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, please note that:
- Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality
- You may not be able to log in or use certain features
- Your preferences will not be saved between visits
- Some features may not function as intended
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
You can change your preferences at any time. Your consent choice is stored for 12 months.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we offer cookie management tools as an alternative.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or via email.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@astraldigital.com
Address: AstralDigital Inc., 123 Tech Way, San Francisco, CA 94105