This Cookie Policy explains how AlphaGoldenSky.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle your personal data.
Last Updated: June 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain viruses or harmful code — they are simply data files that help websites function properly and improve your user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for AlphaGoldenSky.com to function correctly. Without them, services like navigation, page loading, and security cannot work. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.
- Session cookies — maintain your session as you navigate between pages
- Security cookies — protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Load balancing cookies — ensure stable website performance
2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We use this data to improve the quality of our airport guides, lounge reviews, and travel tips.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — tracks page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behavior anonymously
- Hotjar (if enabled) — records heatmaps and scroll patterns to improve page layout
2.3 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
We work with advertising partners to display relevant ads on our site. These cookies track your browsing interests across websites to show you more relevant advertisements.
- Google AdSense (DSID, FLC, AID, TAID) — delivers personalized ads based on your browsing history
- Media.net cookies — serves contextual advertisements based on page content and user interest
- DoubleClick cookies — used by Google to track ad performance and conversion
These advertising cookies are set by our partners and governed by their own privacy policies. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience on AlphaGoldenSky.com:
- Cookie consent cookie — remembers whether you have accepted or rejected our cookie banner
- Newsletter preference cookies — stores your subscription preferences
- Theme/display cookies — remembers display settings if applicable
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we allow trusted third-party services to set cookies on our site for the purposes of analytics and advertising. These third parties include:
- Google LLC — Analytics and AdSense advertising
- Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC — Contextual advertising
- Cloudflare, Inc. — Security and performance
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies for full details.
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies vary in their lifespan:
- Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you manually delete them
5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have full control over cookies. You can manage them through:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of AlphaGoldenSky.com and other websites you visit.
5.2 Opt-Out of Google Advertising
You can opt out of Google’s personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5.3 Opt-Out of Media.net Advertising
You can opt out of Media.net personalized ads by visiting Media.net’s opt-out page.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track your activity. AlphaGoldenSky.com currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We will update this policy if a standard is established.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. The updated date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were last made. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@alphagoldensky.com or visit our Contact page.