Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 9, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how AstralRefine, Inc. (“AstralRefine,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our platform at astralrefine.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They enable core features like authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| refresh_token | Enables persistent login between sessions | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as theme preference or dashboard layout) to provide a more personalized experience. They do not track your browsing activity on other sites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| sidebar_state | Remembers whether the navigation sidebar is expanded or collapsed | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting information about pages visited, features used, and general usage patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ar_id | Distinguishes unique visitors for aggregate analytics | 1 year |
| _ar_session | Groups page views into a single browsing session | 30 minutes |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties we currently work with include:
- Google (OAuth): When you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies on your device according to their own privacy policy.
- Payment processor: Our payment provider may set cookies during the checkout and billing process.
We do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, the Service uses browser local storage for certain application state (such as unsaved form drafts and UI preferences). Local storage data remains on your device until cleared and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly submitted by you.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit the Service, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies through our consent banner.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Device settings: Mobile devices provide options to limit tracking in their privacy settings.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the Service from functioning correctly. Blocking functional or analytics cookies may degrade your experience but will not prevent core functionality.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we do honor cookie consent preferences set through our consent banner.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
AstralRefine, Inc.
Email: privacy@astralrefine.com