01Always active
Necessary
Required for core site operation, security, session state where used, preferences and the consent record itself.
Privacy & consent
Cookie Policy
This page explains how Alpha Stochastic Research uses cookies, local browser storage and optional third-party technologies on the ASR website. Necessary storage supports the site and your privacy choice; optional categories stay off until you allow them.
02Off by default
Analytics
Optional audience measurement is activated only when an analytics integration is configured and you consent to Analytics.
03Off by default
External media
Optional third-party embeds remain blocked until you allow the External media category.
What this policy covers
ASR uses browser technologies only where they support a defined site function. This includes first-party storage used to preserve security, session or interface state, and optional technologies that can be enabled after consent.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy. A specific ASR product may provide additional privacy or storage information where its operation differs from the public website.
Storage and optional technologies
| Category | Purpose | Default | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Site operation, security, access/session state where used, interface preferences and the consent record. | On | Required |
| Analytics | Optional anonymous or pseudonymous audience measurement when an analytics tool is configured. | Off | Your choice |
| External media | Optional third-party video, media or embedded content that may read or store device information. | Off | Your choice |
How ASR remembers your choice
Your consent state is stored in the first-party record asr_cookie_consent_v1, with a browser localStorage fallback where required. The record contains the consent version, category choices, the time of the decision and an expiry time.
The current preference is retained for approximately 180 days. When the record expires, ASR may ask you to choose again so the site does not rely indefinitely on an old preference.
Optional content is blocked before consent
Optional scripts and embedded frames that participate in the ASR consent system are kept inactive until the relevant category has been allowed. Rejecting optional technologies leaves necessary functionality available while Analytics and External media remain disabled.
- Necessary storage remains available because the site and consent manager depend on it.
- Analytics stays inactive unless you allow the Analytics category.
- External media stays inactive unless you allow the External media category.
- Changing a preference replaces the prior stored choice and exposes a consent-change event to participating integrations.
Accept, reject or customize at any time
You can reopen the privacy controls at any time. Your newest saved preference replaces the previous one.
Keeps Analytics and External media disabled while essential site functions remain available.
Lets you control Analytics and External media separately.
Enables both optional categories where those integrations are present.
Your browser can provide additional controls
You can also clear or restrict cookies and local storage through your browser or device settings. Removing the ASR consent record may cause the site to ask for your privacy choice again. Blocking necessary browser storage can affect sign-in, saved preferences or other site functions that depend on it.
Changes to this policy
ASR may update this page when browser technologies, consent controls or website services change. The date at the top of this page identifies the current version.
For questions about cookies, privacy controls or personal information, use the Support route. For publisher and hosting information, see the Legal Notice.