Cookie Notice
Last updated: 8 November 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. This Cookie Notice explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
Astral Automation Solutions Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Understand the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
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3.2 Analytics Cookies
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- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- How you interact with our website (clicks, scrolls, form submissions)
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3.3 Functional Cookies
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- Language preferences
- Cookie consent choices
- User interface preferences
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3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your visit to our website and may be used to build a profile of your interests to show you relevant content.
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Note: We currently do not use marketing cookies but may do so in the future with your consent.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | First party | Stores language preference | 1 year |
| ph_* | PostHog | Analytics and session tracking | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | First party | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
PostHog
PostHog is our analytics platform that helps us understand how users interact with our website.
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6. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage cookies:
6.1 Browser Controls
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- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when a cookie is set
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
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6.3 Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of PostHog analytics specifically, you can enable Do Not Track (DNT) in your browser settings, which we respect.
7. Do Not Track Signals
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When DNT is enabled in your browser, we will not track your activity or set non-essential cookies.
8. Changes to This Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this notice was last revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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