Last updated: 15th January 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
UrbanPlanetarium uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour.
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores user cookie preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| IDE | Google Ads - ad personalisation | 390 days | Marketing |
We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your privacy choices whilst still providing basic analytics and advertising functionality. When you decline marketing cookies, Google services operate in a privacy-enhanced mode that doesn't use cookies for advertising personalisation whilst still providing aggregated insights.
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Different cookies have different retention periods as specified in the cookie table above. Some cookies are session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), whilst others are persistent cookies (remain on your device for a specified period). You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your browsing data.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
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