Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings that can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

How Cookies Work:

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Galactic Guidance when you visit our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, like analytics or advertising platforms
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

We use different types of cookies to provide and improve our services. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Here's a comprehensive list of specific cookies used on Galactic Guidance:

You have several options for controlling cookies on Galactic Guidance:

Our Cookie Preference Center:

• Click "Cookie Settings" button above to customize your preferences
• Enable or disable specific cookie categories
• View detailed information about each cookie type
• Save your preferences for future visits

Browser Cookie Controls:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

Third-Party Opt-Outs:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Google Ads: Google Ad Settings

We take your privacy seriously and implement security measures to protect cookie data:

Security Measures:

• Encryption: Sensitive cookies are encrypted and transmitted securely
• Secure Flag: Important cookies are marked as secure for HTTPS-only transmission
• HttpOnly Flag: Authentication cookies are protected from JavaScript access
• SameSite Protection: Cookies include SameSite attributes to prevent CSRF attacks

Privacy Protections:

• No personally identifiable information is stored in analytics cookies
• We regularly review and minimize data collection
• Cookie data is retained only as long as necessary
• We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

Data Retention:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Analytics Cookies: Retained for 26 months maximum
• Functional Cookies: Retained for 12 months maximum
• Marketing Cookies: Retained for 90 days maximum

We comply with international cookie and privacy laws to protect users worldwide:

GDPR (European Union):

• Explicit consent required for non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Clear information about cookie purposes and processing
• Data protection by design and by default

CCPA (California):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Other Jurisdictions:

• We monitor and comply with emerging privacy laws globally
• Users may have additional rights under local laws
• Contact us for jurisdiction-specific information

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements:

When We Update:

• When we implement new cookie technologies
• To comply with new privacy regulations
• When we add or remove third-party services
• To improve clarity and user understanding

How We Notify You:

• Email notification for significant changes
• Website banner announcements
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top
• Cookie consent banner updates when necessary

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.