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This Cookie Policy explains how Golden Travel uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and apps. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we process personal data.
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
- 3. WHY WE USE COOKIES
- 4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
- 5. DETAILED COOKIE LIST
- 6. OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
- 7. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
- 8. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES
- 9. COOKIES IN EMAILS
- 10. SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES
- 11. PAYMENT PROCESSOR COOKIES
- 12. DO NOT TRACK
- 13. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
- 14. INTERNATIONAL USERS
- 15. COOKIE UPDATES
- 16. MORE INFORMATION
- 17. CONTACT US
- 18. CONSENT
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Golden Travel, operated by RDL UNITED LLP (“we,” “us,” or “our”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website golden-travel.store.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted2.2 Types of Cookies by Origin
First-Party Cookies: Set by Golden Travel directly Third-Party Cookies: Set by our partners (analytics, advertising, payment providers)3. WHY WE USE COOKIES
Cookies help us:
- Remember your search preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Understand how you use our Website
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide personalized content and offers
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing
- Ensure secure transactions
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for the Website to function properly
Examples:
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing across servers
- Shopping cart and booking flow
- CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Can be disabled? No – these cookies are required for core functionality
Examples on our site:
- session_id – Maintains your session
- csrf_token – Security protection
- booking_data – Temporary booking information
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website
Information Collected:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Click patterns and navigation paths
- Search queries and filters used
- Device and browser information
- Traffic sources (how you found us)
- Error messages encountered
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled? Yes
Third Parties:
- Google Analytics – Website traffic analysis
- Hotjar – User behavior and heatmaps
- Mixpanel – Product analytics
Examples:
- _ga – Google Analytics unique visitor ID (2 years)
- _gid – Google Analytics session ID (24 hours)
- _gat – Google Analytics request throttling (1 minute)
4.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your choices and preferences
What They Remember:
- Language preference
- Currency selection
- Recent searches and destinations
- Filter and sort preferences
- Login status
- Newsletter subscription preferences
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled? Yes, but may affect user experience
Examples:
- preferred_currency – Your selected currency (1 year)
- language – Your language choice (1 year)
- recent_searches – Your last 5 searches (30 days)
4.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
How They Work:
- Track which pages you visit
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you relevant ads on other websites
- Measure ad performance
- Limit how many times you see an ad
- Personalize marketing messages
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled? Yes
Third Parties:
- Google Ads – Display advertising
- Facebook Pixel – Social media advertising
- Meta Platforms – Retargeting campaigns
- AdRoll – Cross-platform advertising
Examples:
- _fbp – Facebook Pixel (3 months)
- IDE – Google DoubleClick advertising (1 year)
- test_cookie – Google ad effectiveness testing (15 minutes)
5. DETAILED COOKIE LIST
5.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| session_id | Golden Travel | User session management | Session |
| csrf_token | Golden Travel | Security (CSRF protection) | Session |
| booking_flow | Golden Travel | Maintain booking progress | 24 hours |
| auth_token | Golden Travel | Remember logged-in status | 30 days |
5.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| _hjid | Hotjar | User tracking | 1 year |
5.3 Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| currency_pref | Golden Travel | Remember currency choice | 1 year |
| lang | Golden Travel | Language preference | 1 year |
| recent_dest | Golden Travel | Recent destinations | 30 days |
5.4 Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _fbp | Track conversions | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting | 1 year |
| __adroll | AdRoll | Retargeting | 1 year |
6. OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
6.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small transparent images embedded in emails and web pages to:- Track email opens and reads
- Monitor which links are clicked
- Measure campaign effectiveness
6.2 Local Storage
Browser storage used for:- Saving user preferences
- Caching for faster page loads
- Offline functionality (progressive web app features)
6.3 Device Fingerprinting
Collection of device configuration information for:- Fraud detection and prevention
- Enhanced security
- Unique user identification
If you withdraw consent, we will stop using the relevant cookies going forward. Your previous choices are stored to keep an audit trail.
7. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner with options to:- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize cookie preferences
- Learn more about cookies
7.2 Cookie Preference Center
Access at any time to:- View active cookies
- Enable/disable cookie categories
- Update your choices
- Learn about each cookie type
7.3 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser: Google Chrome:- Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose: “Allow all cookies,” “Block third-party cookies,” or “Block all cookies”
- Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose your preferences
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Choose blocking options
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Manage cookie preferences
- Settings → Safari → Block Cookies
- Choose blocking level
- Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
- Toggle cookies on/off
7.4 Third-Party Opt-Out
Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout Digital Advertising Alliance: Opt-out of interest-based ads: https://optout.aboutads.info/ Network Advertising Initiative: Manage ad preferences: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ Your Online Choices (Europe): Control behavioral advertising: https://youronlinechoices.com/8. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience:
Essential Cookies Disabled:
- Cannot complete bookings
- Cannot stay logged in
- Shopping cart doesn’t work
- Security features may fail
Performance Cookies Disabled:
- We can’t improve the site based on usage data
- Slower performance optimization
Functional Cookies Disabled:
- Settings not remembered
- Need to re-enter preferences each visit
- Less personalized experience
- Default language and currency
Marketing Cookies Disabled:
- May see less relevant ads
- Same ad shown repeatedly
- Generic content instead of personalized
9. COOKIES IN EMAILS
We may use tracking pixels in promotional emails to:
- Track email open rates
- Monitor link clicks
- Measure campaign success
- Personalize future content
To Prevent Email Tracking:
- Disable image loading in your email client
- Use email clients with tracking protection
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails
10. SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES
When you interact with social media features (share buttons, embedded content), social media platforms may set cookies:
Platforms:
- Facebook/Meta
- Twitter/X
Purpose:
- Track social sharing
- Personalize content
- Measure engagement
- Target advertising
Control: Manage in your social media account settings
11. PAYMENT PROCESSOR COOKIES
Our payment partners (Visa, Mastercard, payment gateways) may use cookies for:
- Fraud prevention
- Payment processing
- Transaction security
- Compliance verification
These cookies are essential for secure payments.
12. DO NOT TRACK
Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how to interpret and respond to DNT.
13. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If we discover cookies have been set for a child without parental consent, we will delete them immediately.
For information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
14. INTERNATIONAL USERS
14.1 United Kingdom
We comply with UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) and UK GDPR.
14.2 European Economic Area (EEA)
We comply with:
- ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
We obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies and provide clear information about cookie usage.
14.3 Canada
We comply with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) regarding online tracking and privacy.
14.4 California
California residents have rights under CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies.
15. COOKIE UPDATES
15.1 Changes to Cookies
We may:- Add new cookies for features or services
- Remove outdated cookies
- Update cookie durations
- Change third-party providers
15.2 Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect:- New cookie usage
- Regulatory changes
- Technology updates
- User feedback
16. MORE INFORMATION
16.1 About Cookies
Learn more about cookies:
- All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
- Your Online Choices: https://youronlinechoices.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/
16.2 Privacy Policy
For information about how we collect and use personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
16.3 Terms and Conditions
For our service terms, see Terms & Conditions.
17. CONTACT US
For questions about our cookie usage:
RDL UNITED LLP/ Golden Travel
2nd Floor, College House, 17 King Edwards Road, London, HA4 7AE,
England, United Kingdom
M3J2M2, Canada
Email: info@golden-travel.shop
Include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Specific cookie question or concern
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days.
18. CONSENT
By clicking “Accept Cookies” on our cookie banner or continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences in the Cookie Preference Center or browser settings.
Effective Date: February 6, 2026
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