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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit the Cosmic Insights Observatory website. They help us provide you with a better, more personalized astronomy experience and allow our website to recognize your device on future visits.
2. Why We Use Cookies
At Cosmic Insights Observatory in Canada, we use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Personalize your stargazing content and recommendations
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve our website performance and functionality
- Provide relevant astronomy content and celestial event notifications
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our observatory booking system and user experience would not work correctly.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our astronomy website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent, and any errors encountered. This data helps us optimize our content about celestial events and stargazing experiences.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember your choices and provide enhanced features. They may remember your location in Canada for local astronomy events, language preferences, or customized stargazing recommendations.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant astronomy content and advertisements. They help us share information about upcoming celestial events, new observatory programs, and personalized stargazing opportunities in Canada.
4. Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| cookieConsent |
Remembers your cookie preferences |
1 year |
Essential |
| sessionId |
Manages your browsing session |
Session |
Essential |
| userPreferences |
Stores your astronomy interests and settings |
6 months |
Functionality |
| analytics |
Tracks website usage and performance |
2 years |
Performance |
| marketingData |
Provides personalized content recommendations |
1 year |
Marketing |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage patterns
- Social Media: Enables sharing of astronomy content
- Payment Processors: Facilitates secure online bookings
- CDN Services: Improves website loading speed
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or receive notifications about cookies.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our observatory website may not function properly:
- Difficulty remembering your booking preferences
- Loss of personalized astronomy content
- Reduced website functionality
- Need to re-enter information frequently
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the full experience
- Decline: Only essential cookies will be used
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to accept
9. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes through our website or email.
10. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to modify your preferences, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Cosmic Insights Observatory, Canada
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing the best possible astronomy experience. Our cookie practices comply with Canadian privacy laws and regulations.
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