Last updated: 20 June 2026
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We use only strictly necessary cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party marketing cookies.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | AstroInsight | Stores a session identifier so that your report is displayed correctly when you are redirected to the result page after generating a reading. Without this cookie, the site cannot show you your own reading. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) | Strictly Necessary |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Set by Stripe's payment processing library (stripe.js) to detect and prevent fraudulent payment activity. Required to process premium payments securely. | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Set by Stripe to maintain a session during the payment flow. Used for fraud prevention and to link your payment to your session. | 30 minutes | Strictly Necessary |
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive, cookies that are strictly necessary for a service explicitly requested by the user are exempt from the requirement to obtain consent. All cookies listed above fall into this category:
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If we introduce new cookies in future, we will update this policy and — if consent becomes required — introduce an appropriate consent mechanism. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects any changes.
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@astroinsight.in.