Cookie Usage Policy

Total transparency regarding tracking and functionality technologies.

Updated at: 14.05.2026

1. What are Cookies?

An \\\\\\\"Internet Cookie\\\\\\\" (also known as \\\\\\\"browser cookie\\\\\\\" or \\\\\\\"HTTP cookie\\\\\\\") is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment of a user from which the internet is accessed.

Important: Cookies are NOT viruses! They do not contain software code, cannot be executed, and cannot access the user

2. Why do we use Cookies?

The giaconnect.com platform uses cookies to ensure site functionality and to improve the browsing experience. The main purposes are:

Functionality (Essential): To keep you logged into your user or owner account. Without these, the site cannot function.
Security: To prevent cyber attacks (e.g., CSRF) and booking fraud.
Analytics: To understand how the site is used (e.g., Google Analytics) and optimize pages.
Geolocation: To display interactive maps (Google Maps) at accommodation units.

3. Types of Cookies used

Name / Type	Purpose	Duration	Source
PHPSESSID	Unique session identifier. Allows the site to \\\\\\\"remember\\\\\\\" that you are logged in while navigating between pages.	Session (deleted when browser closes)	First-party
cookie_consent	Remembers that you have accepted our cookie policy, so the banner is not displayed again.	12 months	First-party
_ga, _gid (Google Analytics)	Collects anonymous statistical data on how visitors use the site.	2 years / 24 hours	Third-party (Google)
NID, PREF (Google Maps)	Used by integrated Google Maps to remember user preferences while viewing the location.	6 months	Third-party (Google)

4. How can you control Cookies?

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. You can set your browser to block cookies, but this may negatively affect site functionality (e.g., you won

Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Safari

Edge / IE

5. Contact

For any additional questions regarding how we use cookies, you can contact us at:

Operator: LAVALI ONLINE SHOP SRL
Email: contact@giaconnect.com

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When you visit our website, it may store or retrieve information from your browser, mainly in the form of cookies. This information may be about you, your preferences, or your device and is primarily used to make the site work as you expect. The information usually does not directly identify you, but it can provide you with a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow certain types of cookies. Click on each category to learn more and change your preferences.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for website functionality

Always Active

These cookies are absolutely essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take that constitute a request for services, such as:

Setting your privacy preferences
Logging into your account
Filling out contact or booking forms
Keeping your session active while browsing
Protection against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but in that case some parts of the site will not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookies used: PHPSESSID csrf_token cookie_consent auth_token

Performance & Statistics Cookies

Anonymous traffic analysis

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know:

Which pages are the most popular and which are less visited
How visitors navigate the site (which pages they visit, how long they spend)
Where visitors come from (search engines, social networks, direct)
What devices and browsers are used to access the site
Which features are used most often

All information collected is aggregated and completely anonymous. We cannot identify individual users with this data. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited our site and we will not be able to monitor its performance.

Tools used: Google Analytics 4 _ga _gid _gat
Note: We use IP anonymization in Google Analytics.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

For personalized advertising

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to:

Build a profile of your interests based on pages visited
Show you relevant ads on other sites
Limit the number of times you see the same ad
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

These cookies do not store direct personal information (such as your name or email address), but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less personalized advertising (but you will still see ads).

Advertising partners: Google Ads Facebook/Meta Pixel _fbp _gcl_au

Functional Cookies

Personalization and preferences

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

Remembering your preferred language
Remembering your region or location for relevant results
Saving display preferences (dark/light mode, font size)
Remembering recent searches for quick access
Personalizing the interface based on usage

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not work properly and you will need to set your preferences manually on each visit.

Cookies used: user_lang user_region recent_searches display_prefs

🛡️ Your rights under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):

Under European legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access - you can request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to rectification - you can request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") - you can request deletion of your data
Right to restriction - you can limit how we use your data
Right to portability - you can receive your data in a structured format
Right to object - you can object to the processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@giaconnect.com or visit the Your GDPR Rights.