Cookie Policy

How BlastCores uses cookies and similar technologies on blastcores.info.

Last updated: 22 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how BlastCores ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit blastcores.info (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage objects, and session storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

BlastCores uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the Site cannot operate properly. These cookies do not require your consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths. This helps us improve the Site's content and structure. These cookies require your consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics — stores session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics — distinguishes users within 24 hours 24 hours

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred content filters) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They require your consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
bc_prefs Stores your genre filter and display preferences 30 days

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

4. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the Site to see the consent banner again.
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your browsing experience.

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage to store your cookie consent preference. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: BlastCores, Level 4, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia