1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how you use our service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your login session	Session
csrf_token	Security protection against cross-site attacks	Session
chatalystar_age_verified	Remembers your age verification	30 days
chatalystar_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve our services.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - Session state	2 years

2.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - Ad targeting	3 months
_gcl_au	Google Ads conversion tracking	3 months

2.4 Personalization Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Stores theme, language, and UI preferences	1 year
recent_characters	Remembers recently viewed characters	30 days

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit to set your preferences
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings
Opt-Out Links: For third-party cookies, you can use the opt-out links provided by those services

Note: Blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies on our site include:

Google Analytics: For website analytics
Stripe: For payment processing
Social Media Platforms: For sharing and advertising features

Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookie practices.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@chatalystar.com

Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry