Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 7, 2025
Effective Date: November 7, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Rondanini Publishing Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on the Time Across the Solar System website ("tatssp.com").
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or login status.
Our Approach:
- ✓ We use minimal cookies necessary for website function
- ✓ No tracking or advertising cookies
- ✓ No third-party analytics that identify users
- ✓ Child-friendly and privacy-focused approach
2. What Cookies We Use
We use only essential cookies necessary for our website to function properly:
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session | Website session management | Browser session |
| cookie-consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| theme-preference | Remember dark/light mode choice | 1 year |
Cookies We DON'T Use
To protect your privacy, especially for children, we do NOT use:
- ❌ Google Analytics or similar tracking
- ❌ Advertising cookies
- ❌ Social media tracking pixels
- ❌ Cross-site tracking cookies
- ❌ Behavioural profiling cookies
- ❌ Third-party marketing cookies
3. How We Use Cookies
Our cookies serve specific functional purposes:
Website Functionality
- • Maintain your session while browsing
- • Remember your preferences (theme, language)
- • Ensure security of form submissions
- • Prevent duplicate form submissions
User Experience
- • Save your cookie consent choice
- • Remember if you dismissed notifications
- • Maintain consistent user interface
- • Reduce need to re-enter preferences
Local Storage Only: Our Age Calculator and Planet Explorer store calculations locally in your browser's memory. This data never leaves your device and is automatically deleted when you close your browser.
4. Legal Basis for Cookies
Under UK and EU law, we can use cookies based on:
Strictly Necessary (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
Essential cookies required for basic website functionality. These do not require consent as they are necessary for the service you've requested.
Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
For any non-essential cookies (which we currently don't use), we would ask for your explicit consent.
5. Third-Party Services
We use minimal third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Website Hosting
Our hosting provider may set essential technical cookies for security and performance. These are necessary for website operation.
Email Newsletter (Optional)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, our email service provider may set cookies to manage your subscription. This only applies if you actively choose to subscribe.
Services We DON'T Use:
- ❌ Google Analytics or similar analytics
- ❌ Facebook Pixel or social media tracking
- ❌ Advertising networks
- ❌ A/B testing platforms
- ❌ Chat widgets with tracking
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Popular Browsers:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Mobile Devices:
- • iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy
- • Android Chrome: Menu → Settings → Privacy
- • In-app browsers: Use device browser settings
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Our Age Calculator and educational tools require browser storage to work properly.
Clear Existing Cookies
To remove cookies we've already set:
- Go to your browser's privacy or history settings
- Look for "Clear browsing data" or "Clear cookies"
- Select cookies and browsing data
- Choose to clear data for "tatssp.com"
- Confirm the action
7. Cookie Consent
Current Consent Status
Since we only use essential cookies necessary for website function, explicit consent is not required under UK GDPR. However, we respect your preferences and provide this information for transparency.
Future Consent
If we ever introduce non-essential cookies, we will:
- Ask for your explicit consent before setting them
- Clearly explain what each cookie does
- Allow you to accept or reject individual cookie categories
- Provide easy withdrawal of consent
- Respect your choices across future visits
Children's Protection:
We will never introduce cookies that track children or collect personal information from users under 13 without explicit parental consent.
8. Data Protection
Cookie data is protected under UK GDPR. You have rights regarding any personal data processed through cookies:
Your Rights:
- ✓ Right to information about cookies
- ✓ Right to object to non-essential cookies
- ✓ Right to withdraw consent
- ✓ Right to delete cookie data
Our Commitments:
- ✓ Transparent cookie information
- ✓ Minimal data collection
- ✓ Secure cookie handling
- ✓ Regular policy reviews
9. International Users
Our cookie practices are designed to comply with privacy laws worldwide:
UK GDPR (United Kingdom)
Full compliance with UK data protection requirements
EU GDPR (European Union)
Aligned with European privacy standards
COPPA (United States)
Child-safe approach for users under 13
PIPEDA (Canada)
Respectful of Canadian privacy principles
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in how we use cookies
- Updates to legal requirements
- New website features or functionality
- Improvements to user privacy
Notification of Changes:
- • Updated "Last Updated" date at top of policy
- • Website banner for significant changes
- • Email notification to newsletter subscribers (if applicable)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
11. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies?
Contact Details:
- Company: Rondanini Publishing Ltd
- Email: info@rondanini.com
- Subject: "Cookie Policy Enquiry"
- Website: Contact Form
We will respond to cookie-related enquiries within 5 business days.
12. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our other policies: