Cookie Policy
Learn about how we use cookies on our website
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 provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how you use our services, and improve our website functionality. We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and payment processing.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Optional - Requires ConsentThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Visitor tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Throttle requests | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
Optional - Requires ConsentMarketing cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. We use these to show you relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - Ad tracking | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick - Ad serving | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
Using Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom of any page.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website usage
- Payment Processors: To securely process payments
- Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing (if you use these features)
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or reject cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may not be able to stay logged in to your account
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some interactive features may not work
- We won't be able to provide personalized content
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. Disabling them may prevent you from using our services.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We'll notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@skipthedeposit.com
Or visit our Contact Page