Cookies Policy
Last Updated: February 22, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and enable essential functionality. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).
In accordance with the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies sparingly and responsibly. We do not use third-party advertising cookies that track you across the web.
3. Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session token | Cosmic Array | Maintains your authenticated session while viewing your Blueprint | Session | Essential |
| CSRF token | Cosmic Array | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session | Essential |
| cosmic_consent | Cosmic Array | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| cosmic_tier | Cosmic Array | Remembers your access tier level | Persistent | Essential |
| cosmic_key | Cosmic Array | Stores your access restoration key | Persistent | Essential |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Identifies trusted traffic and protects against bots/DDoS | 30 minutes | Essential |
Analytics Cookies (Opt-In Only)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They are not loaded until you explicitly consent via our cookie banner. Default: off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics identifiers | PostHog / Cloudflare Analytics | Anonymous page view and performance metrics | Varies | Analytics |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Via Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit Cosmic Array, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Enable both essential and analytics cookies
- Essential Only: Allow only cookies necessary for the site to function
- Manage Preferences: Customize which categories of cookies you allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Manage Cookies" in the footer of any page.
Via Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all sites
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly. The "Generate Blueprint" and session restoration features require essential cookies.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use Cloudflare for content delivery, DDoS protection, and bot management. Cloudflare may place an essential cookie (cf_clearance) to verify trusted traffic. For details, see Cloudflare's Cookie Policy.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us through our Support page.