This Cookie Policy explains how AstroWhispers uses cookies and similar technologies. By using our service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide a better user experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until deleted or expired).

2. How We Use Cookies

AstroWhispers uses cookies and similar technologies (like local storage and pixels) for the following purposes:

Remember your login status and preferences
Provide personalized astrological content
Analyze site usage and improve performance
Deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
Ensure security and prevent fraud
Remember your birth chart data for calculations
Track your horoscope reading history

3. Cookie Categories & Management

Necessary Cookies

Always Active

Essential for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

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session_id - Maintains user session (24 hours)
csrf_token - Security token (session)
auth_token - Authentication (7 days)
cookie_consent - Stores consent preferences (1 year)

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

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user_preferences - Theme and display settings (1 year)
birth_data_cache - Cached birth chart data (30 days)
zodiac_sign - Your zodiac sign (1 year)
language - Preferred language (1 year)
timezone - Your timezone (1 year)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

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_ga - Google Analytics (2 years)
_gid - Google Analytics (24 hours)
_gat - Google Analytics rate limiting (1 minute)
amplitude_id - User analytics (1 year)
mixpanel_id - Event tracking (1 year)

Advertising Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.

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__gads - Google AdSense (13 months)
__gpi - Google Publisher Tag (13 months)
IDE - Google DoubleClick (13 months)
fbp - Facebook Pixel (3 months)
fr - Facebook (3 months)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party cookies on AstroWhispers may include:

Provider	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Website analytics	View
Google AdSense	Advertisement delivery	View
Stripe	Payment processing	View
Cloudflare	Security & performance	View

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Settings: Use our cookie preference center above to accept or reject specific categories
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings
Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track signals for analytics cookies
Mobile Settings: Limit ad tracking in iOS/Android device settings

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience on AstroWhispers. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (detailed in section 3)
First-Party Cookies: Set by AstroWhispers directly
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or email. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when this policy was last revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@astrowhispers.com

Address: 123 Market Street, Suite 456, San Francisco, CA 94103

Data Protection Officer: dpo@astrowhispers.com

9. Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time using the preference settings above. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.