Cookie Policy for Exoplanet Hunter

Last updated: February 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Exoplanet Hunter ("we", "our", "the site") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website exoplanethunter.com. We follow the requirements of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and securely, and in some cases improve user experience.

Cookies We Use

Exoplanet Hunter uses only essential cookies required for the website to function.

1. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the site to operate and cannot be disabled. They do not collect personal data.

• ARRAffinity / ARRAffinitySameSite
  Used by Azure hosting to ensure your connection is routed to the correct server instance.
  Purpose: Stability and load balancing
  Personal data stored: None
  Duration: Session

We do not use:

• Advertising cookies
• Tracking cookies
• Social media cookies
• Analytics cookies

Managing Cookies

Because we only use strictly necessary cookies, you cannot opt out of them. They are required for the website to work correctly and do not store personal information.

Third-Party Cookies

Our site does not use third-party advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if our use of cookies changes. Updates will always be available on this page.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie usage or GDPR compliance, please contact:
[email protected]