Cookie Policy

Last updated: 21 May 2026  |  Effective date: 1 January 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how GoldenSpins ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit goldenspins.info (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website operators about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on goldenspins.info for the following purposes:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

• session_id — Maintains your session state as you navigate the Site. Duration: Session.
• csrf_token — Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Duration: Session.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred genre filter on the Reviews page) and provide enhanced, personalised features.

• gs_prefs — Stores your content preferences (e.g., selected genre filter). Duration: 30 days.
• gs_theme — Remembers your display preference. Duration: 1 year.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's performance and content.

• _ga — Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
• _ga_* — Google Analytics cookie used to persist session state. Duration: 2 years.
• _gid — Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised. We do not use analytics cookies to identify individual users.

3.4 Marketing & Preference Cookies

We do not currently use advertising or marketing cookies on goldenspins.info. We do not sell your data to advertisers or use cookies to track you across other websites for advertising purposes.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties:

• Google Analytics — Analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
• Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers, visit:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
• Apple Safari: support.apple.com
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com

6. Cookie Retention Periods

| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose | |---|---|---|---| | session_id | Necessary | Session | Session management | | csrf_token | Necessary | Session | Security | | gs_prefs | Functional | 30 days | User preferences | | gs_theme | Functional | 1 year | Display settings | | _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics | | _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics | | _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics |

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: GoldenSpins, Level 4, 201 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

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