Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit websites. They contain information that can be retrieved by the server that placed the cookie. Cookies help websites recognize returning users, remember preferences, and analyze how visitors interact with the site.

Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others help enhance user experience or collect analytics data.

2. Why Astra Production Uses Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

• Authentication & Security: To verify your identity, keep you logged in, and detect suspicious activity
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and viewing history
• Session Management: To maintain your session across pages
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Platform
• Performance: To optimize page load times
• Marketing: To track your interests and deliver relevant content (with consent)
• Payment Processing: To securely handle transactions

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your login session
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings

You cannot disable these cookies without affecting core functionality.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand usage patterns:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page visits and user behavior
• Performance Monitoring: Measures load times

These cookies do not identify you personally.

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used for targeted advertising:

• Advertising Cookies: Track interests for relevant ads
• Social Media Cookies: Enable social platform integration
• Retargeting Cookies: Show personalized ads

You can opt out of these cookies.

4. Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: May persist up to 2 years

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser:

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

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Platform, we provide a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize preferences

You can update your preferences at any time through account settings.

5.3 Opting Out of Third-Party Tracking

You can opt out of personalized advertising:

• Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
• Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
• NAI: Network Advertising Initiative

6. Third-Party Services

Third-party services integrated into our Platform:

• Razorpay (Payment Processing)
• Google Analytics (Website Analytics)
• Supabase (Database & Authentication)
• SMS/OTP Providers (Authentication)

Each service has its own cookie policy. We recommend reviewing their policies.

7. Data Security

Cookies are stored securely with the following safeguards:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure cookie attributes (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite flags)
• Regular security audits
• Compliance with data protection regulations

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience:

• You may not be able to stay logged in
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some features may not function properly
• Page load times may be slower

Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

9. Compliance

Astra Production complies with applicable data protection laws:

• Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for US residents
• Other applicable privacy regulations

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about cookies or this policy: