Cookies Policy
Last Updated: October 11, 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).
Cosmic Array itself sets no cookies. Instead, it saves a few items in your browser's local storage. Privacy law treats local storage the same way as cookies, so this policy covers both, and "cookies" below includes them.
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 or local storage items 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 are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cosmic_consent | Cosmic Array | Local storage | Remembers your consent choice | 12 months, then we ask again |
| cosmic_token, cosmic_key | Cosmic Array | Local storage | Your access key, if you unlock a tier | Until you clear site data |
| cosmic_tier, cosmic_credits | Cosmic Array | Local storage | Your tier and remaining Oracle credits | Until you clear site data |
| cosmic_beta | Cosmic Array | Local storage | Shows the feedback button to beta testers | Until you clear site data |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Cookie | Set only if Cloudflare shows a security check; marks your browser as having passed it | Usually 30 minutes |
Analytics (Opt-In Only)
These 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.
| Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ph_*_posthog | PostHog | Local storage | A random visitor ID used to count page views, visits, and actions such as generating a blueprint or sharing a card. It is not linked to your name or email | Until you clear site data |
| Cloudflare Web Analytics | Cloudflare | None stored | Measures page views and load times without cookies or local storage | Not stored |
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 storage
- Essential Only: Allow only what the site needs 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 and site data are stored
- Delete cookies and site data for one site or all sites
- Block cookies and site data from specific or all sites
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
Please note that blocking or clearing site data removes your access key from this browser. Unlocking a tier and restoring access with a key both need local storage.
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.