Cookie Policy

Last updated: 28 July 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the website.

Cookies enable websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

2. How We Use Cookies

Golden Mist uses cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyse how our website is used
  • Improve your user experience
  • Provide relevant content and advertising
  • Maintain security measures

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the proper functioning of our website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session across pages Session
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site attacks Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
ads_preferences Stores advertising preferences 1 year

3.4 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_preference Remembers your language choice 1 year
theme_preference Remembers your display preferences 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third party's website for more information about these cookies.

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our website.

4.2 Social Media

Our website includes social media features, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram widgets. These features may collect your IP address and page visits, and may set cookies to enable the feature to function properly.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customise your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all cookies
  • Ask for your consent before setting cookies
  • Delete existing cookies

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

  • Necessary cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
  • Analytics cookies: Disabling these won't affect functionality but reduces our ability to improve the website
  • Marketing cookies: Disabling these may result in less relevant advertising
  • Functionality cookies: Disabling these may reduce personalisation features

7. Cookie Consent for Minors

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 through cookies. If you are under 16, please do not provide any information on our website.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "last updated" date.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, visit:

10. Contact Us

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

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +44 20 7946 0958
  • Address: 45 Moorgate, London EC2R 6BH, United Kingdom