Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow us to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions, making your experience on our website more personalised and efficient.
2. How We Use Cookies
PriceDetective uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Authentication: To keep you logged in to your account
- Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements
- Affiliate tracking: To track referrals to our partner retailers
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core functionality like security and accessibility | Session / 1 year |
| Authentication | Keep you signed in to your account | 30 days |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors interact with the site | 2 years |
| Advertising | Deliver and measure targeted advertisements | 90 days |
| Affiliate | Track clicks to partner retailers for commission purposes | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Website usage analysis
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
- Cloudflare: Security and performance
- Affiliate Networks: Awin, CJ Affiliate, Impact, and others for tracking referrals
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- Some personalised content may not be available
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: pricedetective.co.uk
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.