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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies to improve your experience

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on future visits and offer a personalised experience.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential cookies — Required for the basic operation of the site. These include session, authentication and CSRF protection cookies. They cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies (Umami) — We collect anonymous data about how you navigate the site in order to improve our services. We use Umami, a privacy-respecting analytics solution hosted on our own servers.

Marketing cookies — May be used to show you relevant advertising on other sites. They require your explicit consent.

Personalisation cookies — Allow the site to remember your preferences such as your star sign, language and display settings, to provide a more tailored experience.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some of our partners may place cookies in your browser:

  • Umami Analytics — Traffic analytics without cross-site tracking cookies. Self-hosted on our own servers. Privacy policy
  • OneSignal — Push notifications (only if you grant permission). OneSignal privacy policy
  • Cloudflare — CDN and security protection. May set technical cookies required for network operation.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

  • Cookie banner: When you first visit the site you will see a banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Consult your browser's help section for detailed instructions.
  • Opt-out tools: For advertising cookies you can use tools such as aboutads.info.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site. Some features may not be available.

5. Cookie Retention

Retention periods vary by cookie type:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Stored for up to 12 months
  • Analytics cookies: Anonymised data retained for up to 13 months

6. Changes to This Policy

This cookie policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via a notice on the site. We recommend reviewing this page regularly.

Effective date: April 2026

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.