Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy for The Star Gold Coast

What are Cookies?

Cookies, also known as HTTP cookies or just cookies, are small pieces of data that a website stores on your device while you browse the internet. They're often used to remember preferences, login details, and other information to enhance the browsing experience.

Why do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for various reasons, including:

To remember your login credentials so you don't have to log in every time you visit our website
To customize our content based on your interests and preferences
To collect anonymous statistics about how visitors interact with our site

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. These include:

Session cookies: temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser or leave our site
Authentication cookies: store login credentials, so you can access protected areas without logging in every time

These essential cookies allow us to provide a smooth browsing experience and ensure secure transactions.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are stored on your device temporarily during each browsing session. They're used for tasks such as:

Remembering which pages you've visited within our website
Temporarily storing login credentials, so you can access protected areas without logging in every time

Session cookies expire when you close your browser or leave our site.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device even after closing your browser or leaving our site. They're used for tasks such as:

Storing login details, so you don't have to log in every time
Customizing content based on preferences and interests

These persistent cookies allow us to remember your choices and tailor the browsing experience to suit your needs.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the website's features, including:

User authentication
Site language settings
Time zone adjustments
Session continuity (ensuring you stay logged in between pages)

We use functional cookies to ensure a seamless user experience and allow for specific functionalities on our site.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how users interact with our website. These include:

Google Analytics cookies: track page visits, bounce rates, time spent on the site, etc.
Other third-party analytics tools to provide a comprehensive picture of user behavior

These cookies collect anonymous statistics about browsing habits to improve our content and enhance overall user experience.

Preference and Language Settings Cookies

We use preference cookies to remember your language or font size settings. These include:

Language preference cookies: save the selected site language for future visits
Accessibility features: store your preferred setting (e.g., screen reader, larger text)

These cookies ensure you have a personalized experience tailored to your needs.

Login/Session Continuity Cookies

Store temporary credentials for protected areas
Prevent constant re-authentication on every page change
Restore the state of logged-in users after they've closed their browser

These cookies are used solely to improve user convenience.

Device Recognition Cookies

Device recognition cookies help tailor content based on your device type (desktop, tablet, mobile) and screen resolution. These include:

Desktop version settings: ensure you receive a seamless viewing experience
Adaptive layout adjustments for optimal display across different devices and screen sizes

We use these cookies to make sure our website is always displayed in the best possible manner.

Security-Related Cookies

Security-related cookies enhance the security of your browsing session:

Protect against malicious activity, unauthorized login attempts, or session hijacking

These cookies provide an additional layer of protection to safeguard user data and prevent malicious activities on our site.

Browser Storage Technologies (Other than Cookies)

Browser storage technologies include Web Storage (localStorage) and IndexedDB. These store information locally in your browser for:

Storing larger amounts of non-sensitive data, like text or other formats
Enhanced functionality through native application-like experiences

While not traditional cookies, these solutions provide an alternative means to improve browsing experience.

Third-Party Integrations

Third-party integrations with our website may collect and store additional information on their platforms. These include:

Social sharing: links to social media platforms for easier content sharing
External plugins: enable extended functionality through embedded features

Please check the specific integration provider's policies regarding data collection.

Marketing or Communication Preferences Cookies

We use marketing or communication cookies to tailor your browsing experience based on preferences and interests. These include:

Targeted advertising related to visited pages, user actions (e.g., scrolling rates)
Email preference: store selected notification settings for future visits
Customized landing page content, highlighting relevant promotions and services

These cookies help personalize the message you receive from our marketing efforts.

Cookie Consent Management

You can manage cookie preferences within your browser. Our website also provides options to control the types of cookies we use:

Cookie consent: access and modify existing choices regarding type of cookies accepted
Clearing cookies: delete all saved cookies (session or persistent)