Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and in some cases, serve relevant content. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses — they are simply data files.
How We Use Cookies
SaintAugustineHotels.com uses cookies for three purposes: to make the site work correctly (essential cookies), to understand how visitors use the site (analytics cookies), and to enable affiliate tracking when you click hotel booking links (affiliate cookies). We do not use cookies to serve advertising.
Cookies We Set
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Essential | Maintains your session as you navigate the site. Required for the site to function. | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| Preference cookie | Essential | Remembers any site preferences you set (e.g. saved hotels). | 30 days |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — collects anonymous information about how you use the site (pages visited, time spent, browser type). No personally identifiable information is collected. | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate tracking | Affiliate | Set by Booking.com or Expedia when you click a hotel booking link. Allows us to earn a commission if you complete a booking. These cookies are set by the third-party platform, not by us. | 30–90 days (varies by platform) |
Third-Party Cookies
When you click a hotel booking link, you are redirected to Booking.com or Expedia. These platforms set their own cookies which are governed by their own cookie and privacy policies. We have no control over third-party cookies set after you leave our site.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that refusing essential cookies may affect how the site functions.
How to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on ↗.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit SaintAugustineHotels.com, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to set non-essential cookies (analytics). You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. Essential cookies are set regardless of your choice as they are required for the site to function.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies can be sent to [email protected].