Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 10, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience.

This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

How We Use Cookies

goldenfrost-travel uses cookies to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Maintain your session when using forms
  • Understand how visitors navigate our website
  • Remember service selections during the inquiry process
  • Improve website performance and user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie preference choice 1 year
sessionID Maintains your session while using forms Session (deleted when browser closes)
selectedService Remembers selected service during inquiry 1 hour

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are displayed. All information is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve website performance.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_analytics_id Distinguishes unique visitors 2 years
_analytics_session Tracks user session duration and navigation 30 minutes
pageViews Counts page views and popular content Session

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
preferredContact Remembers your contact preferences 6 months
formProgress Saves form data if you navigate away 7 days

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or allow external companies to track you on our website for marketing purposes.

If we embed content from external platforms (such as videos or maps), those platforms may set their own cookies. We have no control over third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

How to Control Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and functionality cookies
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only use strictly necessary cookies required for website operation

You can change your preference at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or clearing your browser's cookies for our domain.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Instructions for popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block all cookies or reject non-essential cookies:

  • The website will still function for basic browsing
  • You may need to re-enter form information if you navigate away
  • Your cookie preference banner will reappear on each visit
  • We won't be able to analyze how visitors use the site to make improvements

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to temporarily save:

  • Selected service information during the inquiry process
  • Form data to prevent loss if you accidentally close the browser
  • Cookie consent preferences

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it manually through browser settings or until we delete it programmatically.

Cookie Duration and Deletion

Cookies we set fall into two categories:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted automatically when you close your browser. Used for form sessions and navigation tracking.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a specified duration (shown in tables above) or until manually deleted. Used for remembering preferences and analytics.

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. This will remove all cookies from our domain but will not affect your ability to use the website (though you may need to set preferences again).

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email if you're an existing client.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies or need assistance managing your cookie preferences, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Related Policies

For information about how we handle your personal data beyond cookies, see: