Cookies Policy

Last Update: 18-08-2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device as you are browsing. They are processed and stored by your web browser. Cookies can be useful because they allow our website to recognize your device, store your preferences, and generally help to improve your online experience.

How We Use Cookies

When you visit our website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences, or your device and is mostly used to make the website work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. You have the right to choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our website and the services we are able to offer.

What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie: cc_cookie
Domain: astrakinetica.com
Cookie Type: First-party
Expiry: 1 year 1 month
Description: This cookie saves your current cookie consent settings.

Functional Cookies

Also known as “preference cookies,” these cookies enable our website to offer enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your user name, language, or the region you are in, and provide more personal features. For example, they can be used to remember your settings and preferences (like your privacy preferences or login details), or to avoid the need for you to re-enter information previously provided (like filling out forms). If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Cookie: __ga
Domain: astrakinetica.com
Cookie Type: First-party
Expiry: 1 year 1 month
Description: This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics - which is a significant update to Google's more commonly used analytics service. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the sites analytics reports.

Cookie: _ga_*
Domain: astrakinetica.com
Cookie Type: First-party
Expiry: 1 year 1 month
Description: This cookie is used by Google Analytics to persist session state.

Analytics Cookies

Also known as “performance cookies,” these cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance. Their sole purpose is to improve website functions.

Specifically, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., which sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of the website and compile reports for us on website activity. It may use a set of cookies to collect information and report website usage statistics without personally identifying individual visitors. The main cookie used by Google Analytics is the “_ga” cookie.

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. The performance of these cookies is linked to the privacy settings you have chosen, and blocking them might block the targeted advertising capabilities of other websites you visit.

What Are Your Choices Regarding Cookies?

With regard to cookies installed, you can control how cookies are used by either updating your Cookie Preferences on our website, by clicking on the related opt-out link, or by updating your browser settings.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We will occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices and services. When we post changes to this Cookie Policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Cookie Policy.

Contact Information

For any questions or clarification, contact us at privacy@astrakinetica.com