How CosmicSector.info uses cookies and similar technologies on our website
This Cookie Policy explains how CosmicSector.info ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://cosmicsector.info. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle your personal data.
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 to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
We use cookies on cosmicsector.info for the following purposes:
The following table lists the cookies currently used on cosmicsector.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cs_cookies_accepted |
Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined) so we don't show the banner on every visit. | 1 year | |
_ga |
Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years | |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 cookie used to persist session state and measure site usage. | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users and store information about how the site is used. | 24 hours | |
_gat |
Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | |
cs_session |
Session cookie used to maintain your browsing session and remember your navigation preferences. | Session |
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services. These include:
When you first visit cosmicsector.info, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in the cs_cookies_accepted cookie for one year.
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers:
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Your Online Choices website (Australia).
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our Site currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how to interpret them. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to limit tracking.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.