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.
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.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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 name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| euconsent-v2 | Google CMP (IAB TCF) | Stores your consent choices as an IAB Transparency & Consent Framework string | Up to 13 months |
| FCCDCF / google_auto_fc_cmp_setting | Google (Funding Choices) | Stores consent state for Google’s consent management platform (browser local storage) | Persistent until cleared |
| wordpress_* | WordPress | Manages your WordPress session (admin users only) | Session |
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 name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
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 name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| aw_source / awin* | AWIN | Tracks affiliate referrals for commission | 30 days |
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 name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Measures ad interactions and limits ad frequency | Up to 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Stores an identifier used for ad personalisation and limited ads | Up to 13 months |
| IDE / DSID | Google (doubleclick.net) | Used to serve and measure ads on non-Google sites | Up to 13 months (UK/EEA) |
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.
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:
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.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at team@getsmartsaver.co.uk.