Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15th January 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognise you when you return to our website and enable us to provide you with a better, more personalised experience.
How We Use Cookies
goldenharborium uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Website Function: To ensure our website works properly and securely
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
- Performance: To monitor website performance and optimise loading times
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and cookie consent management. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, so they cannot be disabled.
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic, user behaviour, and performance metrics. This information helps us improve our website and services.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They remember your preferences, such as language selection and region, to provide a more personalised experience.
4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging. We use Google Ads and other advertising platforms to show you relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Detailed Cookie Information
Below is a detailed list of cookies that may be set when you visit our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Necessary | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | Marketing | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads - conversion tracking | Marketing | 90 days |
| IDE | Google Ads - ad targeting and measurement | Marketing | 1 year |
| preferences | Stores user preferences and settings | Functional | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and traffic sources. This information is processed in an anonymised form and helps us improve our website and services.
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. Google Ads cookies track conversions, measure ad performance, and enable us to show you relevant advertisements across the web. These cookies help us understand which marketing campaigns are most effective.
Google Fonts
Our website uses Google Fonts to display custom typography. When you visit our site, Google may set cookies to optimise font loading and performance. These cookies are considered functional and help ensure proper display of our website content.
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie preferences while still allowing us to measure website performance and advertising effectiveness. This technology adjusts how Google services behave based on your consent choices:
- When you accept marketing cookies, full tracking and personalisation are enabled
- When you reject marketing cookies, Google services operate in a privacy-enhanced mode
- Analytics data is still collected but in an anonymised, aggregated form
- Your consent preferences are respected across all Google services on our website
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Consent to all types of cookies
- Reject All: Decline all non-essential cookies
- Customise: Choose specific types of cookies to accept or reject
Cookie Preference Centre
You can access our cookie preference centre at any time to review and update your choices. The preference centre allows you to toggle different types of cookies on or off according to your preferences.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out Links
For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- General Advertising: Your Online Choices (EU)
Mobile Device Settings
If you're visiting our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking / Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
- Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads / Settings > Google > Ads
Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice through our website or other communication methods.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and your choices regarding their use.
Impact of Cookie Choices
Your cookie choices may affect your experience on our website:
- Accepting all cookies: Full website functionality and personalised experience
- Essential cookies only: Basic website functionality but limited personalisation
- Rejecting analytics cookies: We cannot measure website performance or improve user experience
- Rejecting marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements and we cannot measure campaign effectiveness
Data Protection and Privacy
The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and respect your privacy rights.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@goldenharborium.world
- Phone: +357 26161166
- Address: goldenharborium Ltd, Agiou Andreou Street 84, Paphos, 8078, Cyprus
We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring your privacy rights are respected.