Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 29, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and local storage technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains what cookies are, what types of cookies are used on our website, how they may be stored on your device, and how we use them. This Policy also covers the use of similar technologies, such as web beacons.
This Cookie Policy does not address the processing of your personal data in general. To learn more about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are sent to your web browser or stored in your device’s memory. A cookie typically includes the domain, web location, it came from, its expiration time, and a randomly generated unique identification number or other similar identifier.
A cookie may also contain information about your device, such as user settings, browsing history, and actions taken while using our website.
Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.
| Name / Identifier | Provider | Purpose | Type | Essential | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
payment_access | THEASTROLOGIST | Payment flow authentication, HMAC signed token binding payment intent to session | HTTP cookie | Yes | 90 minutes |
Supabase auth cookies | Supabase | User authentication and session management | HTTP cookie | Yes | Session |
theastrologist_onboarding_complete | THEASTROLOGIST | Tracks whether onboarding has been completed | localStorage | Yes | Persistent |
Analytics & Functional
These cookies are only activated after you provide consent through our cookie banner.
| Name / Identifier | Provider | Purpose | Type | Essential | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PostHog cookies | PostHog | Analytics, session replay, user identification | JS cookie | No | Up to 1 year |
quiz_store | THEASTROLOGIST | Stores quiz answers and allows recovery of unfinished sessions | localStorage | No | Persistent |
quizfunnel_pending_leads | THEASTROLOGIST | Stores email and quiz data for retry mechanisms | localStorage | No | Persistent |
_fbp, _fbc | Meta | Advertising and conversion attribution | HTTP cookie | No | 90 days / 7 days |
_ga, _gid, _gcl_au | Analytics and conversion attribution | HTTP cookie | No | Standard Google retention periods |
3. TYPES OF COOKIES
3.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies expire when you close your browser window. THEASTROLOGIST, PMC Baltic FZ-LLC uses these cookies to help you use our website more efficiently.
3.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device after the browser is closed and help us remember your preferences and improve analytics.
3.3 First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by THEASTROLOGIST.
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are placed by our service providers. They include:
- Security cookies
- Analytics cookies
- Advertising cookies
4. EXAMPLES OF THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Google Analytics helps us understand website usage.
Microsoft cookies help evaluate advertising performance.
Zendesk cookies support customer service functionality.
Cloudflare cookies protect the website against malicious traffic.
We do not allow these providers to use your personal data for their own purposes.
5. SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
Web Beacons
Web beacons, also known as pixel tags, help us understand when users visit pages or open emails.
Software Development Kits (SDKs)
SDKs are small pieces of code embedded in applications that function similarly to cookies.
Snap Pixel helps measure advertising effectiveness on Snapchat.
6. WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, enhance security, analyze usage, remember preferences, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
7. HOW CAN YOU MANAGE COOKIES?
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Service.
Browser help pages:
- Chrome
- Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer
- Safari
- Firefox
- Opera
8. QUESTIONS AND CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
hello@theastrologist.ai
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.