Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 5, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Astrologica ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at astrologica.app or use our mobile application.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

Security and authentication
Session management
User account access
Loading the website correctly

We cannot provide our Service without these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`session_id`	Maintains your logged-in session	Session
`csrf_token`	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
`auth_token`	Authenticates your identity	30 days

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service.

Services we use:

Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, page views, and user behavior
PostHog: Product analytics and feature usage tracking
Cloudflare Analytics: Website performance and security monitoring

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
`_ga`	Distinguishes unique users	2 years	Google Analytics
`_gid`	Distinguishes unique users	24 hours	Google Analytics
`_ga_*`	Stores session state	2 years	Google Analytics
`ph_*`	Product analytics tracking	1 year	PostHog
`__cflb`	Load balancing	Session	Cloudflare

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`theme`	Remembers your dark/light mode preference	1 year
`language`	Stores your language preference	1 year
`zodiac_sign`	Quick access to your zodiac information	Persistent

4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements. We may use these to:

Show you targeted ads on other platforms
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Retarget users who visited our website

Services we use:

Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and enables retargeting
Google Ads: Measures ad performance and enables remarketing
TikTok Pixel: Tracks user behavior for advertising

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
`_fbp`	Tracks visits across websites	3 months	Facebook
`fr`	Delivers and measures ads	3 months	Facebook
`IDE`	Measures ad performance	1 year	Google Ads
`_ttp`	Identifies website visitors	1 year	TikTok

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Stripe: Payment processing (web subscriptions)
RevenueCat: Subscription management (iOS app)
Apple Sign-In: Authentication
Google Sign-In: Authentication

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Authenticate users: Keep you logged in securely
Remember preferences: Store your settings and choices
Analyze usage: Understand how you use our Service
Improve performance: Optimize loading times and functionality
Personalize content: Deliver horoscopes relevant to your zodiac sign
Deliver advertising: Show you relevant ads and measure their effectiveness
Prevent fraud: Detect and prevent unauthorized access

Mobile App Tracking

Our iOS mobile application uses:

Device identifiers: Anonymous identifiers for analytics
Local storage: To cache content and preferences
RevenueCat SDK: For subscription management
Analytics SDKs: For performance monitoring

Mobile app tracking is subject to your device's privacy settings and Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework.

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Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to control cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Receive notifications when cookies are set

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
Google Ads: Ads Settings
Facebook Ads: Ad Preferences
TikTok Ads: TikTok Settings

Do Not Track

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. However, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, so our website does not currently respond to them.

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:

Clicking the cookie settings link in our footer
Adjusting your browser settings
Emailing us at hello@astrologica.app

Data Protection and Privacy

All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for EU users
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents
Other applicable privacy regulations

International Users

Astrologica is primarily based in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US where our servers are located.