Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on selectandpay.co.uk.

Effective date: 1 April 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

We use cookies in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

Cookies We Use

We categorise our cookies into three groups. You can manage your preferences at any time using the cookie banner or by contacting us.

Strictly Necessary CookiesAlways active

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, account authentication, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function without them.

CookiePurposeDuration
session_tokenKeeps you signed in to your accountSession
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preferences1 year
csrf_tokenProtects against cross-site request forgerySession
Analytics CookiesOptional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the site's performance and user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected.

CookiePurposeDuration
_analytics_idDistinguishes unique visitors1 year
_analytics_sessionTracks page views within a session30 minutes
Marketing CookiesOptional

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We do not currently use marketing cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before setting any marketing cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Stripe — for secure payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to detect fraud and process payments securely.
  • Google Maps — for displaying supplier locations on our comparison pages. Google may set cookies in accordance with their own privacy policy.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner where you can choose which categories of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page
  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site (the consent banner will reappear)
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate.

Browser Cookie Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:

  • Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari — Preferences > Privacy
  • Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

You can also review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal data.

Questions about cookies? Get in touch.