Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information about your preferences.
How We Use Cookies
Astrobloom uses cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) for the following purposes:
- Keeping you signed in to your account
- Remembering your preferences (e.g., dark mode, hemisphere)
- Understanding how visitors use our site (with your consent)
- Improving our services and user experience
Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication, security, basic functionality | Yes |
| Analytics | Anonymous usage statistics (Google Analytics) | No |
| Marketing | Campaign effectiveness (not currently in use) | No |
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your preferences. They include:
- Authentication tokens — stored in localStorage to keep you signed in
- UI preferences — dark mode, hemisphere selection, and similar display settings
- Cookie consent — your cookie preference choices
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services. These cookies include:
- _ga — distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- _gid — distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
- _gat — throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)
Analytics cookies are only set after you explicitly consent. No tracking occurs before your approval.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We do not currently use marketing cookies. If we introduce them in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be requested.
Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the button below or via the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our site.
Third-Party Cookies
When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics may set cookies on your device. Google processes this data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy. We do not share your personal data with any third parties through cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Submit a ticket via the in-app "Help Center"