Cookie Policy
Effective: 18 May 2026Updated: 18 May 2026
1.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyse how you use the site. Similar technologies include localStorage and sessionStorage used by our web application.
2.Cookies We Use
| Type | Name / Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | sanctum_session | Login session authentication | Session |
| Essential | XSRF-TOKEN | CSRF protection | Session |
| Essential | astro_cart (localStorage) | Shopping cart contents | Persistent |
| Preference | aa_locale (localStorage) | Language preference (hi/en) | 1 year |
| Preference | aa_consent_v1 (localStorage) | Cookie consent decision | 1 year |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid | Google Analytics 4 — usage statistics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Analytics | _gat | GA request throttling | 1 minute |
| Marketing (opt-in) | fbp | Meta Pixel — our own ad campaigns only | 3 months |
3.Cookie Consent
- On your first visit, we show a cookie consent banner.
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled — they are necessary for the site to function.
- Analytics and marketing cookies are activated only with your explicit consent.
- You can change your consent at any time via: Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
Essential cookies include session management and CSRF protection. Without them, login, checkout, and core features will not work.
4.Managing Cookies
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. See your browser's help section for instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-out of Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Disabling essential cookies will prevent login and core features from working.
5.No Third-Party Advertising Cookies
- AstroAyodhya does not use third-party advertising cookies.
- We do not sell your browsing data to advertisers.
- Meta Pixel (if enabled) is used only for our own advertising campaigns — not shared with other advertisers.
- We do not participate in cross-site tracking networks.
6.Mobile App — No Browser Cookies
The AstroAyodhya mobile app does not use browser cookies. The app may store preferences locally on your device and use FCM/APNs push tokens for notifications — see our Privacy Policy for details.
7.Contact
- Email: privacy@astroayodhya.com
- Laraware Private Limited, B-2/64, Vibhutikhand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow — 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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B-2/64, Vibhutikhand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — 226010
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