Privacy and Cookie Policy for UK Price Compare
Welcome to the official Privacy and Cookie Policy of Compare A Deals. This detailed policy explains how we collect, store, use and protect your personal information and browsing data while you use our UK-based product comparison platform.
1. Introduction to Our Privacy and Cookie Practices
UK Price Compare is a trusted UK product comparison website that helps users find the best online deals across multiple categories. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines our commitment to transparency, data protection and user privacy while providing an excellent shopping comparison experience. We strictly follow UK GDPR guidelines.
- We operate as an independent affiliate comparison platform helping UK customers discover genuine deals and save money on everyday purchases without compromising their privacy.
- Our platform uses advanced yet privacy-conscious technologies to deliver personalized deal recommendations while respecting user data protection rights.
- This policy covers all aspects of data collection, cookie usage, affiliate tracking and third-party interactions on our website.
2. Acceptance of Our Privacy and Cookie Policy
By accessing or using UK Price Compare website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to this Privacy and Cookie Policy in its entirety. Your continued use of our services indicates full acceptance of our data handling and cookie practices.
- Accessing any page on our website automatically means you accept all terms mentioned in this privacy and cookie policy document.
- If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you must immediately stop using our comparison website and its services.
- We regularly update this policy and notify users through prominent notices on our platform when significant changes occur.
3. Information We Collect and How We Use It
We collect limited technical and usage data to improve website functionality, deliver relevant deals and enhance overall user experience. We never sell your personal data to third parties and only collect what is necessary for smooth operation.
- We automatically collect technical information including your IP address, browser type, device model, operating system and time spent on different pages.
- Anonymous usage statistics help us understand popular product categories and improve our deal comparison algorithms continuously.
- We may collect voluntarily provided information when you contact us through email, contact forms, or newsletter subscriptions.
4. Cookies Policy and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide a better and more personalized experience. Our cookie policy explains the different types of cookies we use and how you can manage them according to your preferences.
- Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without affecting core features.
- Analytics cookies help us measure website traffic, user behavior patterns and identify which deals are most popular among visitors.
- Functionality cookies remember your preferences like currency selection, filters and previous search history for better usability.
- Affiliate and performance cookies track clicks on external retailer links to measure conversion and maintain our free service model.
5. Types of Cookies Used on Our Platform
We use a combination of first-party and third-party cookies to deliver optimal performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or directly from your browser settings at any time.
- Session cookies are temporary and get deleted when you close your browser after finishing your comparison session.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period and help us recognize returning visitors for better personalization.
- Third-party cookies from trusted analytics and advertising partners help us optimize marketing performance ethically.
6. Personal Data Protection and User Rights
At UK Price Compare, protecting your personal information is our top priority. We implement industry-standard security measures and give users full control over their data according to UK data protection laws.
- We do not require account registration for browsing deals, making our platform privacy-friendly by design.
- You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data at any time.
- All data is stored securely with encryption and regular security audits to prevent unauthorized access.
7. Affiliate Marketing and Tracking Disclosure
UK Price Compare participates in various affiliate programs. When you click on our product links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep our comparison service completely free.
- Affiliate tracking is done through encrypted cookies that help us accurately measure performance of different retailer partnerships.
- We only recommend products from reputable retailers and maintain complete editorial independence in our comparisons.
- Commission earnings allow us to research more products and provide high-quality, unbiased comparison content to our users.
8. Third Party Services and External Links
Our website includes links to external retailers and third-party services. Once you leave our platform, you become subject to the privacy policies of those respective websites which we do not control.
- We carefully select partner retailers but are not responsible for their individual data handling or security practices.
- Users are strongly advised to review the privacy policy of any external website before making a purchase or sharing information.
- Third-party analytics tools used on our site follow strict data processing agreements to protect user privacy.
9. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over cookies. You can accept, reject, or customize your cookie settings through our consent manager or browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies or get notifications when cookies are being used.
- You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time without affecting essential website functionality.
- Disabling all cookies may limit some advanced features like saving your favorite deals or personalized recommendations.
- We respect Do Not Track signals sent by supported browsers and adjust our tracking behavior accordingly.
10. Data Retention and Security Measures
We only retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. All collected data is protected using modern encryption standards and regular security assessments.
- Technical logs and analytics data are automatically deleted after a reasonable period according to our retention policy.
- We use secure servers located in the UK and EU with strict access controls and continuous monitoring.