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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2026

Astoria Net Shop ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website and how we use it.

Information we collect

We collect minimal information needed to operate the site. This includes anonymous usage analytics (page views, approximate location at the country level, device type), and any information you voluntarily submit to us through our contact form or newsletter sign-up.

How we use information

  • To improve our content and understand which articles readers find useful.
  • To respond to messages you send us.
  • To deliver and measure advertisements served through Google AdSense and other ad partners.

Cookies and tracking

We use cookies for essential site functionality, anonymous analytics, and advertising. For details on the specific cookies used and how to opt out, see our Cookie Policy.

Third-party services

We use Google Analytics for anonymous traffic measurement and Google AdSense for advertising. Both services have their own privacy policies that apply when you visit pages on our site. Google's advertising practices are described at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Your rights

You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you, or ask us to delete it, by emailing our contact form. Residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, and California have additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA respectively. We honor all such requests.

Children

Our site is intended for adult readers. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on our home page for at least 30 days.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email our contact form.