Cookie Policy
Cookies help our site work, understand what you find useful, and keep the lights on. Here's exactly what we use and how you can control them.
Last updated: 18 September 2026Quick Summary (TL;DR)
- Essential cookies: needed for the site to work (can't be disabled).
- Analytics cookies: help us see which pages are useful (Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies: used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads.
- Email cookies: used by Brevo to track newsletter engagement.
- You control them: accept, reject, or customize in our cookie banner.
- Contact: admin@zodiacmagic.com
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time — like your language choice or whether you've seen a banner — so you don't have to keep re-entering them.
Cookies are not programs. They cannot carry viruses, install malware, or access personal files on your device. They simply hold small pieces of information that help websites function better for you.
We also use similar technologies like pixels and local storage, which serve related purposes. When we say "cookies" in this policy, we mean cookies and these related technologies together.
2. How We Use Cookies
Zodiac Magic uses cookies for four main purposes:
Functionality
Required for core features like form submissions, security, and remembering your cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
Traffic & Behavior
Help us understand which pages and tools are useful, how visitors find us, and where readers get stuck. We use Google Analytics for this.
Relevant Ads
Google AdSense and its partners use these to show ads that may interest you and to prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly.
Newsletter Tracking
Brevo uses tracking pixels to tell us when readers open our emails and click links — so we know what content is actually useful.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a breakdown of the cookies you may encounter on our site:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
zm_cookie_consent |
Zodiac Magic | Stores your cookie consent choices | 12 months |
zmtopbar_hidden |
Zodiac Magic | Remembers if you closed a promo banner | Persistent |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
__gads |
Google AdSense | Ad serving & frequency capping | 13 months |
__gpi |
Google AdSense | Ad personalization | 13 months |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting across sites | 13 months |
Cookie names and durations may change without notice as our third-party providers update their systems.
4. How To Control Cookies
You have full control over which cookies are stored on your device. There are three ways to manage them:
1. Our cookie banner
When you first visit Zodiac Magic, you'll see a cookie banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or customize your preferences. Your choice is saved for 12 months.
To change your preference anytime, click the small "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
2. Browser settings
Every browser lets you refuse, delete, or manage cookies. Here's where to find these settings:
Note: disabling all cookies may prevent some features of our site from working properly.
3. Opt out of personalized ads
You can opt out of interest-based advertising entirely:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include Google (Analytics, AdSense), Brevo (email tracking), and Payhip (payment processing). We don't control these cookies directly — they're governed by the respective providers' privacy policies.
For details, see our Privacy Policy where we list each provider with links to their own policies.
6. Updates To This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for example, if we add new tools or features that use cookies, or if laws change. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of our site after any changes means you accept the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Reach out directly — we reply to every message.
admin@zodiacmagic.comRegards,
ZodiacMagic.com