Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help make websites work efficiently and provide information to the site owner.
We use both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes:
| Category | Description | Examples / Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | These cookies are essential for the operation of our platform and enable features such as user authentication, platform navigation, and secure data transmission. | Session management, authentication tokens, security features. |
| Functional Cookies | These cookies remember your preferences and choices (e.g. language, region, comparison filters) to enhance your experience when browsing product listings and comparisons. | Language selection, display settings, saved filters and preferences. |
| Analytics Cookies | We use these cookies to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use our platform. This helps us understand user behaviour, improve platform performance, and optimise content and product listings. | Google Analytics, Datadog analytics, user engagement tracking. |
| Marketing Cookies | These cookies track browsing behaviour on our platform to deliver relevant advertisements or measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. | Advertising cookies, social media pixels, retargeting cookies. |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use for analytics, content aggregation, and marketing. For example:
- Google Analytics and Datadog (to analyse platform usage and performance).
- Social media and advertising networks (for marketing and audience insights).
- Other service providers as listed in our Privacy Policy.
When you visit our platform for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences. Consent is obtained prior to the placement of non-essential cookies in compliance with the ePrivacy Directive. You can also change your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
You can control or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. However, disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the proper functioning of the platform and your ability to access all features.
All data collected through cookies are stored and processed within the European Union. When using third-party tools, we ensure that any data transfer outside the EU complies with GDPR requirements, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other appropriate safeguards.
Cookies are retained as follows: strictly necessary cookies for the duration of your session, functional cookies for up to 12 months, analytics cookies for up to 24 months, and marketing cookies until consent is withdrawn.