Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on The US Space Industry Review website. We encourage you to read this policy in full so that you can understand what information we collect using cookies and how that information is used.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or the hard drive of your computer or other device when you visit a website. This allows the website to recognize you as a user either for the duration of your visit (using a ‘session cookie’) or for repeat visits (a ‘persistent cookie’). They are not harmful and do not contain any personal information such as your name or address.
3. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by: remembering your settings, such as your cookie consent preference; helping us understand how our audience uses the site, so we can make it better; and ensuring the website functions correctly.
4. Types of cookies we use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, the cookie that stores your consent choice.
- Analytics Cookies: They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works.
- Functional Cookies: These are used to recognize you when you return to our website and to remember choices you make to improve your experience.
5. Cookies Table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | US-SIR | Stores the user's cookie consent preference for the site. | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users for statistical purposes. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Analytics |
| viewed_cookie_policy | US-SIR | Tracks if a user has seen the cookie policy banner. | 1 year | Functional |
| lang | US-SIR | Stores the user's language preference. | Session | Functional |
6. How to manage cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. You can manage your consent for this site via the banner provided on your first visit.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us at [email protected].