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.
2. How We Use Cookies
ShareToSave.co.uk uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Provide personalized content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security Cookies: Help protect against security threats
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Page Views: Records which pages are visited
- User Behavior: Analyzes how users navigate the site
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Language Preferences: Remember your language choice
- User Settings: Save your preferences
- Form Data: Remember information you've entered
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
4.1 Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics
- Retention: Up to 26 months
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
4.2 Social Media
- Purpose: Social media integration and sharing
- Data Collected: Social media interaction data
- Retention: As per social media platform policies
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set up notifications when cookies are set
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Some personalized features may not work
- Website performance may be affected
- Analytics data may be incomplete
8. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK GDPR, we use cookies based on:
- Legitimate Interest: For essential and analytics cookies
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (where required)
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@sharetosave.co.uk
- Website: https://sharetosave.co.uk
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