1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small digital data packets stored on your device when you dock with our website. They help the station remember your preferences, ensure secure connections, and provide a seamless navigation experience across our interfaces. Similar tracking technologies like web beacons and local storage may also be utilized.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the fundamental operation of the site, including load balancing, security protocols, and navigation features. These cannot be disabled in our systems.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Allow us to monitor station traffic, understand user engagement, and optimize the overall galactic experience. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your choices (e.g., dismissing the legal banner, language preferences) to streamline future visits and provide a personalized experience.

3. Detailed Cookie Usage

Some of the specific cookies and local storage items you may encounter include:

  • cookie_consent: Stores your preference regarding cookie usage (Duration: 1 year).
  • session_id: Maintains your active session state securely while navigating the station (Duration: Session).
  • _ga / _gid: Analytics cookies utilized by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users (Duration: 2 years / 24 hours).

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver embedded content (such as the outer space slot game). These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their services on our site. We do not have control over these external cookies.

5. Tracking & Performance Explanation

Our analytics tools use tracking to determine which sectors of the site are most popular, how long pilots remain in the gaming module, and how we can improve load times for the overarching space environment. All data gathered is aggregated and anonymized.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You possess complete control over non-essential cookies. You can modify your browser settings at any time to reject all cookies or clear existing ones. Here is how you can manage cookies on popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.

Please note that disabling Essential Cookies may result in a sub-optimal experience, causing certain interactive or graphical elements to malfunction.

7. Policy Updates

We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Please review this page periodically to ensure you are aware of our latest practices.