Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why, and how to change your mind at any time.
Last updated: 11 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BookGolfDirect ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://bookgolfdirect.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies let a site remember your actions and preferences, or let third parties recognise your browser.
Your choice
When you first visit, we show a banner asking whether you accept non-essential (analytics) cookies. Nothing beyond strictly necessary cookies is set until you choose "Accept all". You can change your mind at any time using the link below, or the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the site footer.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Keeps you signed in and protects forms against forgery (CSRF). Required for the site to function. | Strictly necessary | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
bgd_cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie preference so we don't ask again on every visit. | Strictly necessary | 180 days |
_ga, _ga_<container-id>, _gid |
Google Analytics — helps us understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, approximate location, device type). Set by Google, not by us. | Analytics — only set if you click "Accept all" | Up to 13 months (Google default) |
| Booking.com affiliate widget cookies | Set by Booking.com when the interactive "Stay Nearby" hotel search widget loads, so they can credit us for referrals. We don't control these directly. | Advertising/affiliate — only set if you click "Accept all" | Set by Booking.com — see their policy below |
Third-party cookies
When enabled and consented to, Google Analytics (and optionally Google Tag Manager) may set cookies as described above. We do not control these cookies directly; see Google's cookie policy for details. The interactive hotel search widget on club, course, and hotel pages is provided by Booking.com and only loads after you accept cookies — see Booking.com's privacy & cookie policy. Our payment provider, Stripe, may set its own cookies during checkout for fraud prevention — see Stripe's cookie policy.
Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies at any time via their settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site (like signing in or submitting forms) from working.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us or email admin@bookgolfdirect.com.