Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies GoFloridaSmart.com uses, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies do not give us access to your device and we cannot use them to read other data stored on it.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
GFS.Auth |
Keeps you logged in to your GoFloridaSmart account. Contains an encrypted session token — no personal data is stored in the cookie itself. When you tick Remember Me at login, a persistent 30-day cookie is set that renews on each visit; if you leave Remember Me unticked, the cookie is a session cookie that expires when you close your browser. | Session (default) or 30 days rolling (Remember Me) |
GFS.External |
Temporary cookie used during Google Sign-In to coordinate the authentication flow. Deleted after login completes. | 10 minutes |
__RequestVerificationToken |
Anti-forgery token used to protect form submissions from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. All data is anonymised and aggregated.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. | 1 minute |
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by external services we use for security and sign-in functionality.
| Provider | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google reCAPTCHA | Used on our contact forms to distinguish human users from automated bots. Sets cookies and uses device signals to generate a risk score. | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Sign-In | If you choose to sign in with Google, Google may set its own cookies as part of the OAuth authentication process. | Google Privacy Policy |
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's localStorage to store small pieces of preference data on your device, including:
- Your preferred resource view mode (list or grid) on the Resources page.
- Your cookie consent choice.
This data remains on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers.
4. How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. The links below explain how to do this in the most common browsers:
Please note: disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to your account and using personalised features of the site.
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at Support@gofloridasmart.com.