Cookie Policy of ICHB.ORG
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Legal-Information.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies website and related services (collectively, the “Services”), and your choices regarding their use. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and User Agreement.
By continuing to browse or use our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using certain features of our Services. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, provide analytical information, and support certain functionalities. Cookies may be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties such as analytics providers or advertising networks (“third-party cookies”).
How We Use Cookies
ICHB.ORG uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To enable core website functions such as user authentication, session management, and security.
- Preferences: To remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences or display options.
- Analytics and Performance: To understand how visitors interact with our Services, measure traffic, identify technical issues, and improve performance.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records of consent where required.
- Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats.
Types of Cookies We Use
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your preferences by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out mechanisms described below.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies (including essential cookies).
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser.
Please note that if you block or delete all cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly, and you may lose access to certain functionalities (such as logging into your account).
To learn how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please visit the following links:
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For managing third-party advertising cookies, you may visit the following industry opt-out platforms:
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preferences will be stored in a cookie, and you can change them at any time by clearing your cookies and reloading the page, or by using the consent management tool if available on our site.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Our legitimate interest in providing you with the Services you request (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
- All other cookies: Your consent, which you give by accepting cookies through our cookie banner or by continuing to browse after being informed (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings as described above. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
For Users from the Russian Federation
This section contains additional information for users located in the Russian Federation, in accordance with the requirements of Federal Law No. 152-FZ of July 27, 2006 “On Personal Data” and recommendations of Roskomnadzor.
Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of cookies and similar technologies on our Website is carried out on the following grounds:
- Strictly necessary cookies: based on paragraph 2 of part 1 of Article 6 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ (performance of a contract to which the user is a party).
- Other cookies (analytics, functional, third-party): based on your consent (Article 9 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ). Consent may be expressed by continuing to use the Website after notification of the use of cookies (conclusive actions).
Cross-Border Data Transfer
When using third-party services such as Google Analytics, your data (including cookies) may be transferred to foreign countries, including the United States of America. Such transfer is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Article 12 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ and ensures adequate protection of your rights. By using our Website and consenting to the use of cookies, you agree to such cross-border transfer.
Retention Periods
Information collected through cookies is stored for the periods specified in the “Cookie Retention Periods” section of this Policy. After these periods, the data is deleted or anonymized.
Consent and Opt-Out Procedure
Upon your first visit to the Website, you are given the opportunity to consent to the use of all types of cookies or to configure your preferences. You may change your settings at any time by clearing cookies in your browser and reloading the page. Refusal to use cookies may result in the inability to access certain features of the Website.
Data Localization
ICHB.ORG takes into account the requirements of Federal Law No. 242-FZ on data localization. Information about users from the Russian Federation collected through official representatives is processed and stored in compliance with the requirements for databases located in the Russian Federation.
Contact Information
Regarding issues related to the processing of cookies and personal data, users from the Russian Federation may contact:
- By email: privacy@ichb.org (responses are provided in Russian upon request).
- Official representatives of ICHB.ORG in the Russian Federation (information is posted on the Website or provided upon request).
Supervisory Authority
Users from the Russian Federation have the right to file a complaint with the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor): https://rkn.gov.ru/
Cookie Retention Periods
The retention period for cookies varies depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period, typically ranging from 30 days to 24 months, depending on the cookie type. After this period, they may be renewed when you revisit our Services.
- Third-party cookies: Retention periods are set by the respective third parties. Please refer to their privacy policies for details.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the technologies we use. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Latest Update” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@ichb.org
For information about limitations of liability and disclaimers, please see our Legal-Information.
Definitions and Legal References
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“Data Subject”). An identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that person.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically through this Application (or third-party services employed in this Application), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by the Users who use this Application, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilized to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server’s answer (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilized by the User, the various time details per visit (e.g., the time spent on each page within the Application) and the details about the path followed within the Application with special reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User’s IT environment.
User
The individual using this Application, which must coincide with or be authorized by the Data Subject, to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Subject
The legal or natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Data Supervisor)
The natural person, legal person, public administration or any other body, association or organization authorized by the Data Controller to process the Personal Data in compliance with this privacy policy.
Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural person, legal person, public administration or any other body, association or organization with the right, also jointly with another Data Controller, to make decisions regarding the purposes, and the methods of processing of Personal Data and the means used, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of this Application. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of this Application (ICHB.ORG).
This Application
The hardware or software tool by which the Personal Data of the User is collected.
Cookies
Small pieces of data stored in the User’s device by the web browser.
Legal Information
Notice to European Users: this cookie policy has been prepared in fulfillment of the obligations under the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as revised by Directive 2009/136/EC) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This cookie policy relates solely to this Application (ICHB.ORG).
