Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 14, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
Near Space uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account authentication. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load balancing: Ensure optimal website performance
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences: Remember your language selection
- Location settings: Store your default search location
- Display preferences: Remember map view settings
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
- Google Analytics: Track page views and user behavior
- Performance monitoring: Identify and fix issues
- A/B testing: Test new features and improvements
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver personalized advertising and measure ad effectiveness.
- Advertising partners: Show relevant ads based on interests
- Social media: Enable content sharing features
- Retargeting: Show ads to previous visitors
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:
- Google (Analytics, Maps, Ads)
- Stripe (Payment processing)
- Auth0 (Authentication)
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu. Common browsers:
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies directly:
Cookie Retention
Different cookies are stored for different periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Stored for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want your browsing activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can opt out of tracking using the methods described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@nearspace.com.au
- Address: 123 Storage Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia