Official Policy Statement
This Cookie Policy explains how AstroPine – Beyond The Verse (“AstroPine”, “Platform”, “we”, “us” or “our”), operated by Krishanambari Ventures LLP, may use cookies and similar technologies on its website and related web-based services.
This Policy should be read together with the AstroPine Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that a website may place or access on a User's browser or device.
Cookies can help a website remember information concerning a User's session, preferences and interaction with the website.
Why AstroPine May Use Cookies
AstroPine may use cookies or similar technologies for legitimate purposes such as:
Essential Cookies
Certain cookies may be necessary for AstroPine to operate properly.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the website to stop functioning correctly.
Preference / Functional Cookies
These cookies may remember choices made by the User, such as:
- preferred language;
- display preferences & theme settings;
- selected consultation options; or
- other convenience-related choices.
Their purpose is to make repeat visits more convenient.
Analytics Cookies
Where implemented, AstroPine may use analytics technologies to understand matters such as:
This information helps AstroPine continuously improve its website/application and services.
The final Cookie Policy should identify material third-party analytics services once confirmed by the developer.
Advertising / Marketing Cookies
If AstroPine later uses advertising or marketing technologies, relevant cookies or similar identifiers may be used, subject to applicable consent and privacy requirements.
They may assist in:
- measuring campaign performance;
- understanding advertisement effectiveness;
- limiting repeated ad frequency; or
- delivering more relevant marketing.
Where consent is required, marketing cookies shall not be activated until the appropriate User choice has been explicitly obtained.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies or similar technologies may be provided by third-party services integrated into AstroPine. Depending upon the final technology stack, these could relate to:
Those third parties process information according to their own applicable privacy policies.
Payment-Related Technologies
AstroPine may use authorised third-party payment gateways for processing consultations and transactions.
The payment provider may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for secure transaction processing, fraud prevention or authentication according to its own applicable policies.
Cookie Consent
Where required, AstroPine displays a cookie consent banner when a User first visits the platform with transparent options:
Interactive Cookie Preference Centre
Manage your cookie choices below. Essential cookies are required to run the platform securely and cannot be toggled off.
Essential Cookies Always Active
Necessary for authentication, session security, fraud protection, and payment checkout.
Functional / Preference Cookies
Remembers your language preferences, consultation view settings, and display options.
Analytics Cookies
Helps us understand visitor traffic, page usage, and identify system performance issues.
Advertising & Marketing Cookies
Used to measure promotion campaigns and deliver relevant marketing content.
Withdrawal / Change of Preference
Where non-essential cookies operate on consent, Users can change their choices anytime by using the Cookie Preference Centre above or accessing the Cookie Policy link in the website footer.
Browser Controls
Users may also control or block cookies through their web browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
Note: Blocking essential cookies at the browser level may prevent login, payment processing, or core AstroPine features from working properly.
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that automatically expire when you close your browser or log out.
Persistent Cookies
Remain stored on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted, saving your settings for repeat visits.
Data Protection
Information collected through cookies and similar technologies that constitutes personal data is processed strictly in accordance with AstroPine's Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection laws.
Security
AstroPine uses appropriate technical safeguards concerning cookies and session identifiers, avoiding the storage of sensitive passwords or financial credentials in unencrypted browser cookies.
Authentication and session cookies are configured with modern security attributes (such as HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite).
Changes to Cookie Policy
AstroPine may update this Cookie Policy when technologies, services, legal requirements or Platform functionality change. The latest version will always display the Last Updated date at the top of the page.
Contact Information
For questions or feedback regarding cookies and privacy choices:
AstroPine – Beyond The Verse
Operated by: Krishanambari Ventures LLP
privacy@astropine.com
support@astropine.com
Krishanambari Ventures LLP
[Registered Office Address - Post Incorporation]