Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Astovela Review ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit astovela.info. It describes what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.
Astovela Review is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make their websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website operator — in this case, Astovela Review — are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website — for example, analytics, interactive content, and advertising.
Cookies can remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time. Some cookies are "session cookies", meaning they exist only while your browser is open. Others are "persistent cookies", meaning they survive after your browser is closed. Persistent cookies can be used by the website to recognise your computer when you reopen your browser and browse the internet again.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate. Others enable us to track and target the interests of our readers to enhance their experience on our site. Third parties serve cookies through our website for analytics purposes.
The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform are described in the sections below.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Performance and Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| reading_prefs | Stores reading preferences such as font size | 6 months |
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject optional cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit the site. You can also re-open your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in our footer.
You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. Because the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information about this, please visit:
- — Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
- — Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
- — Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website. The third parties we currently work with, and the purposes for which we use their cookies, are set out below.
Used to analyse how visitors use the website. Google processes this data in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Fonts loaded from Google's servers may result in Google receiving your IP address. This is a technical requirement of the font service. Google's privacy policy applies to this data.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:
You can update your cookie preferences at any time. Strictly necessary cookies will remain active regardless of your choice.
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