Archemastrie Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 10, 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Archemastrie (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (archemastrie.com) and mobile application (The Merkabah App).
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By using our website or app, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website or use an application. They are widely used to make websites and apps work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners.
Types of Storage Technologies
In addition to traditional cookies, we may use similar technologies:
Local Storage: Data stored directly in your browser that persists across sessions Session Storage: Temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser Web Beacons: Tiny graphics embedded in web pages and emails to track user behavior Pixels: Small code snippets that collect information about your interactions Cache: Stored data that helps pages load faster on repeat visits
For simplicity, this policy refers to all these technologies collectively as “cookies.”
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality – Allow you to navigate our site and use its features
- Remember your preferences – Store settings like language, theme, or login status
- Improve performance – Understand how visitors use our site to optimize the experience
- Enhance security – Protect your account and prevent fraudulent activity
- Analyze usage – Gather statistics about visitor behavior and traffic patterns
- Personalize content – Deliver relevant information based on your interests
- Support marketing – Measure the effectiveness of our campaigns (with your consent)
Types Of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website and app to function properly. They enable core features and cannot be disabled without severely affecting your ability to use our services.
Purpose:
- User authentication and login session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and site performance
- Shopping cart functionality (if applicable)
- Payment processing support
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year
Examples:
session_id – Maintains your login sessionsecurity_token – Protects against cross-site request forgerycookie_consent – Remembers your cookie preferences
Legal Basis: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and do not require consent under GDPR and similar regulations.
2. Preference Cookies (Functionality)
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Purpose:
- Remember your language preference
- Store your timezone settings
- Maintain your theme selection (light/dark mode)
- Remember your reading history view preferences
- Save your customization settings
Duration: 30 days to 2 years, depending on the specific cookie
Examples:
user_language – Stores your language preferencetheme_preference – Remembers light/dark mode selectiontimezone – Stores your timezone for session scheduling
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in providing you with a personalized experience. You can disable these cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
3. Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve site performance and user experience.
Purpose:
- Track page views and visitor behavior
- Measure site performance and load times
- Identify popular content and features
- Understand user navigation patterns
- Detect and diagnose technical issues
Duration: 30 days to 2 years
Third-Party Services We Use:
Google Analytics
Examples:
_ga – Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)_gid – Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)_gat – Throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)
Legal Basis: Your consent (for EU/UK visitors) or legitimate interest (for other jurisdictions). You can withdraw consent or opt out at any time.
4. Marketing Cookies (Advertising/Targeting)
These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Purpose:
- Deliver targeted advertisements
- Measure ad campaign performance
- Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
- Track conversions from ads to bookings/purchases
- Build a profile of your interests
Duration: 30 days to 2 years
Third-Party Services We May Use:
Facebook Pixel
Google Ads
Examples:
_fbp – Stores and tracks visits across websitesIDE – Used for ad targeting and measurement
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent. These cookies will only be set if you accept marketing cookies through our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Note: We will only use marketing cookies if you explicitly consent through our cookie consent banner.
App-Specific Storage
The Merkabah App
When you use The Merkabah App, we store certain data locally on your device and optionally in the cloud:
Local Storage (Default):
- Your reading history (dice rolls, questions, interpretations)
- App preferences and settings
- Saved readings and personal notes
- Session data and progress
Purpose: Allow the app to function offline and maintain your personal oracle journal
Duration: Until you delete the app or manually clear the data
Cloud Backup (Optional):
- Encrypted copies of your reading history
- Synced preferences across devices
- Backup of saved readings
Purpose: Sync your data across multiple devices and prevent data loss
Duration: While your account is active, plus up to 90 days after account deletion
Control: You can disable cloud backup in app settings and delete all stored data at any time.
Cookie Duration
Cookies are set with different lifespans:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years)
The specific duration depends on the cookie’s purpose and is detailed in the sections above.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use:
Third-Party Service Providers
Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud detection
- Cookies: Various session and security cookies
- Control: Managed by the payment provider
Video Conferencing (Zoom, Google Meet)
- Purpose: Enable live session functionality
- Cookies: Session management and feature enablement
- Control: Set when you join a live session
Content Delivery Networks
- Purpose: Faster loading of site resources
- Cookies: Performance and caching
- Control: Essential for site functionality
Social Media Platforms
- Purpose: Enable social sharing and embedded content
- Cookies: Tracking and analytics (if you interact with embedded content)
- Control: Only set if you interact with social features
Important Notes
- We do not control third-party cookies
- Third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies
- We recommend reviewing their policies independently
- You can manage third-party cookies through your browser settings
How To Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about each cookie category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
2. Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
Google Chrome:
- Click the three dots menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred option (allow all, block third-party, block all)
- Manage site-specific permissions
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click menu → Settings → Privacy & Security
- Under “Cookies and Site Data,” select your preferences
- Use “Manage Data” to view and delete specific cookies
Safari:
- Click Safari → Preferences → Privacy
- Choose cookie blocking preferences
- Manage website data
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three dots → Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Choose your cookie preferences
- Manage and delete cookies
Mobile Browsers:
- iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Chrome Mobile: Menu → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
- Firefox Mobile: Menu → Settings → Privacy → Cookies
3. Browser Privacy Tools
Incognito/Private Mode:
- Doesn’t save cookies after you close the window
- Doesn’t prevent websites from setting cookies during your session
- Doesn’t make you anonymous to websites
Do Not Track (DNT):
- Browser setting that requests websites not track you
- Not legally binding; websites can ignore it
- We currently do not respond to DNT signals but respect browser cookie settings
4. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics Opt-Out:
Install the browser add-on:
What Happens If You Block Cookies?
Essential Cookies
If you block essential cookies:
- You may not be able to log in or access your account
- The website may not function properly
- Security features may be compromised
- You may not be able to complete purchases or bookings
Preference Cookies
If you block preference cookies:
- Your settings won’t be remembered between visits
- You’ll need to re-enter preferences each time
- Some features may not be personalized
Analytics Cookies
If you block analytics cookies:
- Your visit won’t be counted in our statistics
- We won’t know how you use the site
- The overall user experience may not improve as quickly
Marketing Cookies
If you block marketing cookies:
- You’ll still see ads, but they won’t be personalized
- You may see the same ad repeatedly
- We can’t measure campaign effectiveness
Our Recommendation: Accept at least essential and preference cookies for the best experience. Analytics cookies help us improve. Marketing cookies are optional.
Cookies And Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data or become personal data when combined with other information.
What We Collect Through Cookies:
- IP address (may be anonymized)
- Device identifiers
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Actions taken on our site
How We Protect Cookie Data:
- Encryption during transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure storage on protected servers
- Access limited to authorized personnel only
- Regular security audits and updates
- Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws
Your Rights: You have the same rights over data collected through cookies as any other personal data. See our Privacy Policy for details on accessing, correcting, or deleting your data.
UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage
- New technologies or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Improvements to our transparency
When We Update This Policy:
- We’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top
- For material changes, we’ll notify you via email or site banner
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
How to Stay Informed: Review this policy periodically to understand our current cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
Email: privacy@archemastrie.com
General Contact: contact@archemastrie.com
Website: https://www.archemastrie.com/contact
Mailing Address: #1082 455 Straits Turnpike STE 3, Watertown, CT 06795, United States
For Cookie-Specific Requests:
- Request information about cookies we use
- Ask questions about how to manage cookies
- Report issues with cookie consent features
- Request deletion of cookie data
We aim to respond within 7 business days.
Jurisdiction-Specific Information
For EU/UK Visitors (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have specific rights regarding cookies:
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to access data collected through cookies
- Right to deletion of cookie data
- Right to object to certain cookie uses
We use cookies based on:
- Consent for analytics and marketing cookies
- Legitimate interest for preference cookies
- Necessity for essential cookies
You can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we’ve violated your rights.
For California Residents (CCPA)
Under CCPA, cookies may collect "personal information." You have:
- Right to know what cookie data is collected
- Right to delete cookie data
- Right to opt-out of “sale” (we don’t sell cookie data)
We do not sell personal information collected through cookies.
For Other Jurisdictions
We comply with applicable cookie and privacy laws in your jurisdiction. Contact us for specific information about your local requirements.
GLOSSARY
Cookie: Small text file stored on your device by a website
First-Party Cookie: Set by the website you’re visiting
Third-Party Cookie: Set by a domain other than the one you’re visiting
Session Cookie: Temporary cookie deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookie: Remains on your device for a set period
HTTP Cookie: Standard cookie stored by your browser
Secure Cookie: Only transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS)
SameSite Cookie: Restricts how cookies are sent with cross-site requests
Consent Management
How We Obtain Consent
Cookie Banner: First-time visitors see a banner explaining our cookie use with options to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize preferences by category
- Learn more about each type
Granular Control: You can consent to some cookie categories while rejecting others
Easy Withdrawal: Change your preferences anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer
Consent Records
We keep records of your cookie consent preferences, including:
- Which cookies you accepted/rejected
- When you gave or withdrew consent
- Version of the Cookie Policy you consented to
This helps us comply with legal requirements and respect your choices.
By continuing to use our website or app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described.
Archemastrie: Transparent Technology for Conscious Navigation
Document Version: 1.0
Effective Date: February 10, 2026
Review Cycle: Annually or as needed