1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or run more efficiently, as well as to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies (such as local storage, pixels, and SDKs) are treated the same way in this Policy.
2. Who sets cookies?
Cookies on https://golfstudiovilamoura.com are set by us (first‑party) and by selected partners (third‑party), such as analytics providers. See the lists below for details.
3. How we use cookies
- Strictly necessary – required for core site functionality (security, load balancing, consent storage).
- Functional – remember choices (e.g., language, UI preferences).
- Analytics – help us understand site usage and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics 4).
- Advertising – not currently used by us; if introduced, they will be listed here and disabled by default unless you consent.
4. Your choices
On your first visit, we ask for your consent to use non‑essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time:
You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings. If you block essential cookies, parts of the site may not work properly.
5. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cc_prefs | Stores your consent choices. | Golf Studio Vilamoura | 6–12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Session cookie for basic site functionality. | Golf Studio Vilamoura | Session |
Analytics (consent‑based)
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users. | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _ga_* | Session state for GA4 properties. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
Bookings (third‑party)
Our booking partner may set cookies on its own domain to operate the booking journey.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| yb_session | Maintains your booking session. | YourGolfBooking | Session |
Note: Names and durations can change over time. We aim to keep this list reasonably up to date.
6. Lawful basis
We use consent for non‑essential cookies (analytics/advertising) and legitimate interests for essential cookies required to run the site.
7. International transfers
Some providers (e.g., Google) may process data outside the EEA/UK. Where applicable, transfers rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Retention
Cookies persist for the durations above, unless you delete them earlier. Analytics data may be retained longer in aggregated form.
9. Updates
We may revise this Cookie Policy periodically. We will post changes here and update the effective date at the top.
10. Contact
Questions about cookies on this site? Email us at hello@golfstudiovilamoura.com.
For information on how we handle personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.