Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026. At KOSMOS, we believe that reader trust is our most valuable asset. We collect only minimal, necessary data to deliver an exceptional editorial discovery experience.
No Behavioral Ad Trackers
We do not sell personal data or utilize intrusive third-party retargeting ad networks.
Minimal Data Collection
Only aggregate operational metrics and data voluntarily submitted via our contact form.
Full Reader Control
You can browse anonymously and request deletion of any submitted information at any time.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit KOSMOS, we may log standard server telemetry:
- Technical Device Data: IP address (anonymized at point of ingestion), browser version, screen resolution, and referring URL.
- Voluntary Communications: Your name, email address, and message contents when submitting feedback through our contact form.
- Catalog Search Preferences: Filters, search queries, and sorting choices stored locally within your browser session to personalize your browsing experience.
2. External Merchant Links & Amazon Associates Cookies
KOSMOS links to third-party retailers, primarily Amazon.com. When you click an affiliate link to Amazon:
Amazon may store a tracking cookie on your device to attribute any subsequent qualifying purchase to our associate account (kosmos-20). These cookies are governed solely by Amazon's Privacy Notice. KOSMOS never receives or stores your credit card details, shipping addresses, or personal customer account data from Amazon.
3. Cookies & Local Storage
We use strictly functional cookies and HTML5 LocalStorage to maintain:
- Catalog filter states and search persistence.
- Session security tokens for administrative access.
- Toast notification dismissals.
You can disable cookies directly in your browser preferences at any time without losing access to our public editorial archive.
4. Your Rights & Contact Information
Regardless of your geographic location, you have the right to request information on any personal data we hold about you, request its correction, or demand its complete deletion from our systems.
For privacy requests or questions regarding our data handling policies, please reach out to our privacy officer via our Contact Page or directly at privacy@kosmos.com.