Cookie Policy

Last updated: 3 June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how GetSmartSaver.Uk (“we“, “us“, “our“) uses cookies and similar technologies on getsmartsaver.co.uk (the “Site”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not give us access to your device or any personal information beyond what you choose to share.

How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function. Without them, services you have asked for cannot be provided. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
euconsent-v2Google CMP (IAB TCF)Stores your consent choices as an IAB Transparency & Consent Framework stringUp to 13 months
FCCDCF / google_auto_fc_cmp_settingGoogle (Funding Choices)Stores consent state for Google’s consent management platform (browser local storage)Persistent until cleared
wordpress_*WordPressManages your WordPress session (admin users only)Session

2. Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only placed with your consent.

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains session state2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users (short-term)24 hours

3. Affiliate and marketing cookies

When you click an affiliate link on our Site, third-party affiliate networks (such as AWIN) may place cookies on your device to track the referral for commission purposes. These are set by the third-party network, not by us. They are only placed when you actively click an affiliate link.

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
aw_source / awin*AWINTracks affiliate referrals for commission30 days

4. Advertising cookies

We display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads, measure ad performance, limit how often you see the same ad, and — where you have consented — personalise ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. In the UK and EEA, these cookies are only placed after you give consent through our consent banner. Cookie names and durations are set by Google and may change.

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
__gadsGoogle AdSenseMeasures ad interactions and limits ad frequencyUp to 13 months
__gpiGoogle AdSenseStores an identifier used for ad personalisation and limited adsUp to 13 months
IDE / DSIDGoogle (doubleclick.net)Used to serve and measure ads on non-Google sitesUp to 13 months (UK/EEA)

Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. Consent on this Site is managed by Google’s certified Consent Management Platform (CMP); you can reopen the consent options from the privacy/consent link shown by the banner, manage personalised advertising through Google Ad Settings, or adjust your browser settings:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third parties (mainly Google and AWIN). We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy/cookie policy for more information:

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at team@getsmartsaver.co.uk.

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