Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15th January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how StellarDrift AS ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website stellardrift.top. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your browsing experience.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Personalisation: To remember your preferences and provide a better user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, so they cannot be disabled.

2. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate through the site, and identify areas for improvement. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and cookie consent choices. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

4. Marketing/Advertising Cookies

We use Google Ads and other advertising platforms to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts.

Cookie Details

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your 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 DoubleClick - ad targeting 1 year Marketing

Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing campaigns
  • Google Fonts: For typography and font delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use your data.

Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences whilst still providing relevant services. When you decline certain cookies, Google services adjust their behaviour accordingly, using cookieless measurement and modelled data where appropriate.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by selecting which types of cookies you're comfortable with.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the 'Settings', 'Privacy', or 'Security' sections of your browser. You can choose to block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies directly:

  • Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Google Ads: Visit Google's Ads Settings page to manage your advertising preferences

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may need to re-enter information on forms, or certain personalisation features may not work. However, you will still be able to access most of our content and services.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Update Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below to reopen the cookie consent banner.