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Cookie Policy
Effective 2026-05-11 · Last updated 2026-05-11
This page explains the cookies and similar storage technologies used by astralself.com.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser when you visit a website. Cookies allow a site to remember actions and preferences across pages and visits.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always on — no consent required)
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
astralself_uid | Anonymous visitor ID — links your browser to your subscription so paywalls work. | 1 year |
astralself_consent | Stores your cookie-consent choice. | 1 year |
Analytics (only with consent — not enabled by default)
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PostHog | Aggregate product analytics — feature usage, share rate, conversion funnel. Only loaded if you accept. | 1 year |
| Vercel Analytics | Page-view and Core Web Vitals (anonymous, no cookie set in default mode). | session |
Marketing & advertising (only with consent — not enabled by default)
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Ads conversion tracking | Measure ad-driven sign-ups (loaded only if you accept marketing). |
| Meta Pixel (if/when enabled) | Same purpose for Meta-platform ads. |
Third-party cookies set during checkout
When you go through the Stripe-hosted checkout page, Stripe sets cookies it requires for fraud prevention and payment processing. These are governed by Stripe’s privacy policy.
How to manage cookies
- Use the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer to change your consent at any time.
- Most browsers allow you to block cookies in settings. Note: blocking
astralself_uidwill break paywalled access. - We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal — if your browser sends GPC, we treat it as a request to opt out of any “sale” or “sharing.”
Updates
When we add or remove cookies we update this page and refresh the effective date. See our Privacy Policy for related information.