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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on return visits and store preferences or session data. Cookies do not contain personal information by themselves, but they may be linked to information you provide to us.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Essential for the website to function. You cannot opt out of these.

Session management and security tokens
Cookie consent preference storage
Load balancing and server routing

Analytics & Performance

Help us understand how visitors interact with glodalvilleage, so we can improve content and navigation.

Page view counts and session duration
Most-read articles and pavilion guides
Device type, browser, and approximate region
Provider: Google Analytics 4 (anonymised IP)

Marketing & Advertising

Used to show you relevant festival content and ads across the web. Enabled only with your consent.

Interest-based advertising personalisation
Conversion tracking for Google Ads campaigns
Cross-site retargeting pixels
Providers: Google Ads, Meta Pixel

3. Why We Use Cookies

To keep the website secure and operational
To remember your language and display preferences
To measure the reach and performance of our editorial content
To deliver advertising that is relevant to your interests in world culture and travel
To comply with legal obligations around consent tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by trusted third-party services embedded on our site. We do not control these cookies directly; please review the respective privacy policies below:

Provider	Purpose	Type
Google Analytics	Site usage statistics	Analytics
Google Ads	Ad conversion tracking	Marketing
Meta Pixel	Social retargeting	Marketing
YouTube	Embedded festival videos	Functional

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have several options to control cookies:

Cookie consent banner: Adjust your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our site footer.
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
Ad personalisation: Visit youronlinechoices.com or optout.aboutads.info to manage interest-based advertising.

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of glodalvilleage from functioning correctly.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit glodalvilleage, a cookie banner presents your choices. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to analytics and marketing cookies in addition to strictly necessary ones. Clicking "Manage Preferences" lets you enable only the categories you choose. You may withdraw or change consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent given before withdrawal.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a banner on your next visit. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Questions?

If you have questions about how glodalvilleage uses cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Or visit our Contacts page.

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