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Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 24, 2026

COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: July 24, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Aestora ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and cloud storage service at cloud.aestora.cc (the "Service").

By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to site owners.

Cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Understand how you use our Service
  • Improve performance and security

    • 3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

    3.1 Essential Cookies (Required):

    These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

  • Session Cookies (PHPSESSID, __session):

    • - Purpose: Maintain your login session

    - Duration: Session (deleted when you close browser)

    - Source: Aestora

  • Authentication Cookies (auth_token):

    • - Purpose: Remember your authentication state

    - Duration: 30 days or until logout

    - Source: Aestora / Firebase

  • Security Cookies (csrf_token):

    • - Purpose: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks

    - Duration: Session

    - Source: Aestora

    3.2 Preference Cookies:

    These cookies remember your choices and preferences.

  • Settings Cookies (preferences):

    • - Purpose: Remember display preferences, language, theme

    - Duration: 1 year

    - Source: Aestora

  • View Mode Cookie (view_mode):

    • - Purpose: Remember list/grid view preference

    - Duration: 1 year

    - Source: Aestora

    3.3 Analytics Cookies:

    These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service.

  • Firebase Analytics:

    • - Purpose: Track usage patterns and improve service

    - Duration: 2 years

    - Source: Google / Firebase

    - Data Collected: Page views, feature usage, errors

    3.4 Functional Cookies:

    These cookies enable enhanced functionality.

  • Upload Progress Cookie:

    • - Purpose: Track upload progress for large files

    - Duration: Session

    - Source: Aestora

    4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

    We use limited third-party services that may set cookies:

    4.1 Google Firebase:

  • Purpose: Authentication, hosting, and database services
  • Cookies: Various technical cookies
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

    • 4.2 Pixeldrain:

  • Purpose: File storage and delivery
  • Cookies: Technical cookies for file delivery
  • Privacy Policy: https://pixeldrain.com/privacy

    • 5. COOKIE DURATION

    Cookies on our Service have varying durations:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (1 day to 2 years)
  • Your choices affect how long preference cookies are stored

    • 6. MANAGING COOKIES

    6.1 Browser Settings:

    You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

    • 6.2 Your Options:

  • Accept All Cookies: Full functionality
  • Block Third-Party Cookies: Most features work
  • Block All Cookies: May prevent login and file uploads
  • Clear Cookies: Remove all stored cookies

    • 6.3 Our Cookie Controls:

  • Essential cookies are required and cannot be disabled
  • You can opt out of analytics cookies through browser settings
  • We honor "Do Not Track" browser settings

    • 7. CONSEQUENCES OF BLOCKING COOKIES

    If you block or disable cookies:

  • You may need to log in each time you visit
  • Preferences (theme, view mode) won't be saved
  • Some features may not function properly
  • Upload progress tracking may be affected
  • The Service will still be usable with basic functionality

    • 8. SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

    We may also use:

  • Local Storage: For storing preferences and session data
  • Session Storage: For temporary data during your visit
  • IndexedDB: For offline functionality and caching
  • Web Beacons: For email open tracking (with your consent)

    • 9. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

    We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be:

  • Posted on this page with the updated date
  • Communicated via email for material changes
  • Effective immediately upon posting

    • 10. CONTACT INFORMATION

    For questions about our cookie practices:

    Email: supportaestora@gmail.com

    Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

    Aestora

    Privacy Team

    Questions About This Document?

    If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please contact us at supportaestora@gmail.com and we'll be happy to assist you.

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