This policy describes the cookies and local storage used by GalaxyHunters. Optional external maps remain blocked until you make a choice.
Necessary storage
| Name | Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ghpc_consent, ghpc_consent_embedded, ghpc_consent:state, augst:galaxy-consent:v1, augst_galaxy_consent | HTTP Cookie / localStorage | Stores your consent or refusal and the policy revision. When embedded on augst.eu, the frame choice can also be saved locally on augst.eu if third-party storage is blocked. | 180 days |
gh_country, gh_plz, gh_place* | Cookie / Local Storage | Country, postal code and place selected for the requested astro functions. | Up to 365 days / until browser data is deleted |
gh_lat, gh_lon, gh_timezone | Cookie / Local Storage | Derived coordinates and time zone for local calculations. | Up to 365 days / until browser data is deleted |
gh_bortle_saved, gh_bortle_result_v1, gh_alarm_iss | Cookie / Local Storage | Saved sky-quality and ISS preferences. | Up to 365 days / until browser data is deleted |
gh_planner_*, gh_mw_loc_v4 | Local Storage | Selected equipment, target filters and Milky Way planning location. | Until browser data is deleted |
gh_mobile_night_mode, gh_astro_mode | Local Storage | Display and night-mode preferences. | Until browser data is deleted |
gh_quick_guide_collapsed_v1 | Local Storage | Remembers whether the quick guide is folded away. | Until browser data is deleted |
pll_language | HTTP Cookie | Remembers the language selected through Polylang. | Up to 365 days |
Optional services
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy | Windyty, SE, Czech Republic | Interactive cloud and weather map. Privacy | Consent |
| VirtualSky / Stellarium | Las Cumbres Observatory / Stellarium | Interactive sky display. Privacy | Consent |
Technical status: 2026-08-21-1
Last updated: 23.10.2026