Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide personalized content and advertisements.
2. How We Use Cookies
Daily Astro Life uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security and authentication
- Session management
- Load balancing
- Remembering your language preferences
- Remembering your theme preferences (dark/light mode)
These cookies cannot be disabled.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:
- Track page views and user behavior
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Analyze traffic sources
- Improve website performance and user experience
Service: Google Analytics
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
2.3 Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display personalized advertisements. These cookies:
- Remember your visits to our website and other websites
- Help deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
Service: Google AdSense
Publisher ID: ca-pub-4216867304724052
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:
- Remember your location preferences
- Remember your consultation history
- Remember your Kundli calculations
- Provide enhanced features and services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.
3.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.
3.3 First-Party Cookies
These are set directly by Daily Astro Life and are used to provide core functionality and remember your preferences.
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
These are set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. They help us analyze website usage and display relevant advertisements.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - Session state | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| language | Stores language preference | 1 year | Functional |
| theme | Stores theme preference (dark/light) | 1 year | Functional |
| AdSense cookies | Various cookies for ad serving and personalization | Varies | Advertising |
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Get notified before cookies are set
Note: Blocking cookies may affect website functionality.
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
5.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.
7. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Google AdSense: Advertising
- Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
- Razorpay: Payment processing
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will:
- Post the updated policy on this page
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify users of significant changes
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@dailyastrolife.com
- Website: https://www.dailyastrolife.com/
