Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 8, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Important: New Space Tracker is a static website. We do not operate any backend servers that collect your personal data. However, we use third-party services that may set cookies on your device.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To remember your cookie preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Browser Storage Only)
Always Active - Cannot be disabled
These are stored only in your browser's local storage and are never sent to our servers. They are necessary for the website to function properly.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| space-nav-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers dark/light mode preference | Persistent |
Analytics Cookies (Third-Party)
Optional - You can disable these
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is collected by Google, not by us. These cookies help us improve our content and user experience.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)
Optional - You can disable these
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. This data is collected by Google, not by us.
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Displays relevant advertisements and tracks ad performance |
Learn more: How Google uses cookies in advertising
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which cookies are set on your device:
- On our website: Click "Cookie Preferences" in the footer or use the cookie banner when you first visit
- In your browser: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
- Opt-out tools: Visit Google Analytics Opt-out to prevent Google Analytics tracking across all websites
Change your preferences now:
5. Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website respects your cookie consent preferences regardless of DNT signals.
7. Updates to This 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 encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@newspacetracker.com
Website: newspacetracker.com