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 | |
fr |
Delivers and measures ads | 3 months | |
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.
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 [email protected]
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.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Our cookie practices
- Legal requirements
- Technology and tracking methods
When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you via email or through a notice on our website
- Request renewed consent if required by law
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected] Website: astrologica.app
You can also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information about how we handle your data.
By continuing to use our Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
