Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29-May-2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Compare-Hampers.co.uk (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website, understand how you use it, and enhance your experience. It also explains how you can control your cookie preferences. We use cookies to support website functionality, personalise content, track affiliate referrals, and analyse site traffic. We only use non-essential cookies where you have given explicit consent.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your device and store information about your visit — such as your preferences or activity.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into the following categories:
| Cookie Category | Description |
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for website functionality, such as remembering your privacy settings or processing affiliate click tracking when strictly required (e.g. cashback/incentive services). These do not require consent. |
| Preferences / Functional | Enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering language or region. These cookies require consent. |
| Statistics / Analytics | Help us understand how users interact with the website, so we can improve performance. These cookies require consent. |
| Marketing / Affiliate Tracking | Used to track referrals for affiliate partnerships and personalise advertising. These cookies are typically provided by third parties and require consent. |
3. What Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks usage statistics (anonymised) | Analytics (3rd party) | 2 years / 1 day |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate | Analytics (3rd party) | 1 minute |
| awinCookieName | Awin | Tracks affiliate referrals for commission | Marketing (3rd party) | 30 days |
| session_id | Compare-Hampers.co.uk | Maintains session state | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| cookie_consent | Compare-Hampers.co.uk | Stores your cookie preferences | Strictly Necessary | 6 months |
Note: This list is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in the tools and services we use.
4. Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Compare-Hampers.co.uk participates in affiliate marketing programs (e.g. Awin), where we earn commission if you purchase a product after clicking one of our links. To track referrals, cookies are used by our affiliate partners, and we only place these cookies after you provide consent, unless they are strictly necessary (e.g. cashback tracking). You can read more in Awin’s Privacy Policy.
5. Cookie Consent and Control
How we obtain consent
We use a cookie banner that appears on your first visit. Through this banner, you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customise cookie settings by category
We will not place non-essential cookies (such as analytics or affiliate tracking cookies) until you have opted in.
How to manage or withdraw your consent
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” button [insert link or explain where this appears, e.g., in the website footer]. Additionally, you can manage cookies via your browser settings. For more help, see:
6. Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve functionality and content. We have enabled IP anonymisation so that your full IP address is not stored or shared. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing this browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. Consent Signal Sharing with Awin
To comply with Awin’s consent requirements, we transmit your cookie preferences using a compatible Consent Management Platform (CMP). This ensures that affiliate cookies are only activated when you give consent. You can learn more about how Awin handles consent here: Consent Solutions for Publishers.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or website functionality. The latest version will always be available on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or your privacy rights, please contact [email protected]