Cookies Policy
Last updated: 18 June 2026
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How we use cookies
asteroid-gear.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how visitors interact with our website, and improve our services. We only use cookies that are necessary for website functionality and analytics after you have provided consent through our cookie banner.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preference choice (accept or reject)
- sessionData: Maintains form state during your visit
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve website functionality and user experience.
- Visit tracking: Records page views and navigation patterns
- Performance metrics: Measures page load times and technical performance
Third-party cookies
We do not currently use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. All cookies are set directly by asteroid-gear.com for the purposes described above.
Cookie duration
The cookies we use have the following lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for up to 12 months or until manually deleted
Managing cookie preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Through our cookie banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and respected throughout your use of the site.
Through your browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-specific guidance
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser. You can find detailed guidance through your browser's help menu or on the browser developer's website.
Impact of disabling cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality, while disabling analytics cookies will only affect our ability to improve the site based on usage data.
Local storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences and form data during your visit. This technology is similar to cookies but stores data locally on your device rather than sending it to our servers with each request. Local storage data can be cleared through your browser settings.
Do Not Track signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track your activity when this setting is enabled.
Updates to this policy
We may update this cookies policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through our website, and the last updated date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly.
Questions about cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at [email protected].