Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 16, 2023

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Astral Edge Studios ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies in our published Android applications and on our website astraledgestudios.com.

Important: Astral Edge Studios is a publisher and monetization company. We do not develop apps. We publish apps created by third-party developers for the purpose of revenue generation through Google AdMob advertising.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use an application. Cookies help websites and apps remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the service more useful to you.

Cookies Used by Astral Edge Studios

Astral Edge Studios does NOT directly use cookies on our website or in our applications.

We do not:

  • Set cookies for tracking user behavior
  • Store user preferences or login information
  • Use analytics cookies
  • Collect personal data through cookies

Third-Party Cookies: Google AdMob

Our Android applications use Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google AdMob may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

AdMob Cookie Usage:

  • Advertising IDs: To serve personalized or non-personalized ads
  • Ad Performance: To measure ad effectiveness and user interaction
  • Frequency Capping: To limit how many times you see the same ad
  • Ad Preferences: To remember your ad personalization choices

Types of Cookies Used by AdMob:

  • Performance Cookies: To analyze how ads perform
  • Functionality Cookies: To deliver relevant ads based on interests
  • Targeting Cookies: To show ads based on browsing behavior

How Google AdMob Uses Cookies

Google AdMob uses advertising identifiers (such as Android Advertising ID) and cookies to:

  • Serve ads based on your interests
  • Prevent the same ads from appearing too frequently
  • Measure ad impressions and clicks
  • Improve ad quality and relevance

You can learn more about Google's use of cookies and data by visiting:

Managing and Controlling Cookies

Since Astral Edge Studios does not set cookies, you do not need to manage cookies from us. However, you can control Google AdMob cookies through the following methods:

On Android Devices:

  • Go to Settings > Google > Ads
  • Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
  • Reset your Advertising ID to limit ad tracking

Through Google Settings:

  • Visit Google Ad Settings
  • Customize your ad preferences
  • Turn off personalized advertising

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to opt out of personalized ads:

  • You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests
  • Ad frequency may not be controlled as effectively
  • Google may still collect some data for ad delivery and fraud prevention

Children's Privacy and Cookies

Astral Edge Studios does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If our apps are used by children, Google AdMob follows COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) guidelines and serves only non-personalized ads to users identified as children.

Website Cookies

Our website (astraledgestudios.com) is a static informational site that does not use cookies, tracking scripts, or analytics tools. We do not collect any user data through our website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

More Information

For more information about how we protect your privacy, please review our:

Contact Us

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

Email: info@astraledgestudios.com

Website: astraledgestudios.com