Cookie Policy | ASTRELL

Last updated: [Insert publication date]

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ASTRELL ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy], which explains more generally how we handle personal data.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Policy, unless you disable them as described in Section 5.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as preferences and actions taken. Similar technologies include pixels, local storage, and tracking scripts, which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this Policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly (e.g. enabling secure browsing, load balancing, and basic site navigation). They are typically set by our hosting and security infrastructure providers, including Vercel and Cloudflare. These cookies cannot be switched off without affecting core site functionality.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and how they arrived at our site. This helps us improve our website and services. Analytics data is generally aggregated and used for statistical purposes.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies may be used to remember choices you make on our website (such as language or display preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.

3.4 Backend and Infrastructure Cookies

Where applicable, our backend infrastructure provider Supabase may set cookies or use similar mechanisms necessary to support authenticated features of our website (for example, if account functionality is introduced in future).

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services embedded in our website (for example, analytics or embedded content providers). These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure our website functions securely and reliably;
Understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it;
Remember your preferences to improve your browsing experience;
Support the technical infrastructure (hosting, security, and backend services) that powers our website.

We do not use cookies to sell personal data to third parties.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions, as the process varies by browser and device.
Analytics opt-out: You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking using tools such as the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Cookie banner/consent tool: Where we implement a cookie consent banner on our website, you may adjust your preferences there at any time.

Please note that disabling certain cookies, particularly strictly necessary cookies, may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and technologies we use, or for legal or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this Policy indicates when it was last revised.

7. Contact Us

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

Email: [Insert privacy contact email]
Via our website contact form

This Cookie Policy was prepared with AI-assisted drafting tools as part of a broader legal package for ASTRELL. It provides a general compliance framework and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend it be reviewed by a qualified solicitor before publication, and updated to reflect the specific cookies and consent mechanism actually deployed on the live website.