CookiePolicy
Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience and comply with UK regulations.
Last updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
UK Law Compliance: This Cookie Policy complies with the UK Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
How We Use Cookies
Loads of Savings uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. We only use cookies that are necessary for our website to function or that you have consented to.
Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of essential cookies. For non-essential cookies, we will ask for your explicit consent through our cookie banner when you first visit our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
Examples:
- • Session management and user authentication
- • Security and fraud prevention
- • Load balancing and website functionality
- • Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance.
Examples:
- • Google Analytics (anonymized IP addresses)
- • Page view tracking and user journey analysis
- • Website performance monitoring
- • Error tracking and debugging
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing personalized content.
Examples:
- • Language and region preferences
- • Saved comparison preferences
- • Personalized content recommendations
- • Chat widget functionality
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Examples:
- • Google Ads and Facebook Pixel tracking
- • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
- • Affiliate marketing tracking
- • Social media integration
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We have no control over these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Google Services
- • Google Analytics
- • Google Ads
- • Google Tag Manager
- • reCAPTCHA
Social Media
- • Facebook Pixel
- • Twitter Analytics
- • LinkedIn Insights
- • YouTube Embedded Videos
Each platform has its own privacy policy
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.
Duration: Until browser is closed
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across visits.
Duration: 30 days to 2 years (varies by purpose)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by revisiting our cookie banner.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Popular Browsers
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Mobile Browsers
- • iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy
- • Android Chrome: Settings → Site Settings
- • Samsung Internet: Settings → Privacy
Your Rights Under UK Law
Under UK data protection law, you have several rights regarding cookies and your personal data:
- Right to be informed: About how cookies are used
- Right to consent: Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Right of access: Request information about cookies we use
- Right to object: Object to processing for marketing purposes
- Right to complain: Contact the ICO if you have concerns
- Right to withdraw: Change your mind about cookie consent
ICO Contact: If you wish to make a complaint about our use of cookies, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our website or by other appropriate means. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on our website.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer: For specific questions about data protection and cookies, contact our DPO at dpo@loadsofsavings.com
Marketplace Notice: Remember that Loads of Savings operates as a marketplace. Service providers may have their own cookie policies that apply when you visit their websites or use their services.