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Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 19, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies help the site remember your preferences (such as language or region), understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which function similarly to cookies and are collectively referred to as “cookies” in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Ensure basic site functionality and security (such as keeping you logged in and detecting security threats)
- Remember your preferences, such as your cookie consent choices, language, or region
- Analyze how visitors use our site to improve performance and content
- Improve your overall browsing experience by personalizing features based on your interactions
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
| Type | Purpose | Duration | Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential for the website to function properly. Enable basic features like page navigation, security, and cookie consent management. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year (for consent preferences) | No |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. This helps us improve site performance and content. Currently not active — will be enabled in the future (Google Analytics) | Up to 24 months | Yes (Google) |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences such as language, region, or astrology sign selection to provide a more personalized experience. | Up to 12 months | No |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages or are integrated into our website. These third parties may track your browsing activity across different websites.
Currently, Vista Astrology does not use third-party advertising cookies. If we add embedded content (such as videos or social media widgets) in the future, those services may set their own cookies. We have no control over these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
5. Managing Your Cookies
You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block, delete, or manage cookies in your browser. Consult your browser’s help documentation:
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your consent at any time through this banner.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: When analytics cookies are active, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note: Disabling or blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended.
6. Consent Mechanism
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept all cookies: All cookie categories will be enabled.
- Manage preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable or disable.
Your consent is stored locally in your browser using localStorage (key: cookie_consent) and is valid for 12 months. After this period, you will be asked for consent again.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer: Vista Astrology DPO
Email: vistaastrology@outlook.com
Website: vistaastrology.com