1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your preferences or actions.
GoalTrip uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and session storage) to make our Platform work correctly, improve your experience, and understand how you use our service.
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Platform to function. All other cookie categories can be controlled via the preference panel in Section 8.
2. Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies we use into four types: Essential, Functional, Analytics, and Third-Party. The tables below describe each cookie by name, purpose, and duration.
3. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to operate. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality such as login, booking forms, and payment processing.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
gt_session | Maintains your authenticated login session across page loads | Session |
gt_csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection token for form submissions | Session |
gt_user_pref | Stores critical user preferences (currency, language) needed for checkout | 1 year |
gt_cart | Persists your cart contents between page navigations | 7 days |
gt_cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent choices to avoid repeated prompts | 1 year |
4. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They are not strictly necessary but improve your experience significantly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
gt_remember_me | Keeps you logged in across browser sessions when "Remember Me" is checked | 30 days |
gt_theme | Stores your display theme preference | 1 year |
gt_last_search | Remembers your last flight or hotel search for convenience | 7 days |
gt_country | Stores your selected home country for tailored search results | 90 days |
5. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform so we can improve it. All analytics data is anonymised and aggregated — it cannot be used to identify individual users.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_gt_analytics | Tracks page views, session duration, and feature usage patterns (first-party, anonymised) | 2 years |
_gt_session_id | Assigns an anonymous session identifier to group analytics events within one visit | Session |
_gt_perf | Measures page load times and performance metrics to identify technical issues | 30 days |
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some features of the Platform involve third-party services that may set their own cookies. GoalTrip does not control these third-party cookies. They are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy.
| Third Party | Purpose | Their Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Card payment processing — sets cookies during secure checkout to detect fraud and maintain payment session | stripe.com/privacy |
| Google Maps | Venue location maps embedded on match and hotel pages | policies.google.com |
| Cloudflare | CDN and DDoS protection — sets security cookies to verify visitors are human | cloudflare.com |
GoalTrip does not use third-party advertising cookies or allow advertisers to place cookies on our Platform. We do not participate in cross-site tracking networks.
7. Managing Cookies via Your Browser
In addition to the preference panel below, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies currently stored on your device
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
- Browse in private / incognito mode to avoid persistent cookies
Note that blocking all cookies will significantly impair functionality — you will not be able to log in, complete bookings, or use the cart. We recommend allowing at least Essential cookies.
Browser-specific instructions: Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge
8. Your Cookie Preferences
Use the panel below to customise which optional cookies GoalTrip may set. Your preferences are saved immediately.
9. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: