Cookie policy

COOKIE POLICY

10 MAY 2025

Updated 15th December 2025

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies

are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve security, and provide information

to website operators.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party

services used to operate or deliver the website (“third-party cookies”).

2. How we use cookies

Our website is hosted using Google Sites, which forms part of Google’s web infrastructure.

We do not intentionally use cookies for:

● Advertising or marketing

● User profiling

● Behavioural tracking

● Analytics we directly access or control

However, strictly necessary cookies may be set by Google or our hosting infrastructure to

ensure the website functions correctly, securely, and reliably.

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled via our

systems.

3. Types of cookies used

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation, delivery, and security of the website.

They may be used for purposes such as:

● Ensuring secure page delivery

● Protecting against malicious or abusive traffic

● Maintaining website integrity and availability

Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not require user consent under UK

data protection and electronic communications regulations.

4. Google cookies and services

As our website is hosted on Google Sites, Google may set cookies in accordance with its

own privacy and cookie policies.

We do not receive access to, or control over, any personal data processed by Google

through these cookies, beyond standard website availability and security.

For more information on how Google uses cookies, please see:

● https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

5. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as social media

platforms. These third parties may set their own cookies when you visit their websites.

We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy

and cookie policies.

6. Managing cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking or

deleting cookies.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.

You can find general information on managing cookies at:

● https://www.allaboutcookies.org

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website,

hosting arrangements, or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page

with an updated revision date.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Email: info@hyperionastrocartography.com

Address: 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR, United Kingdom