Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy describes how compareunicourses.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies, what categories we operate, how long they persist, who may access related data, and how you can control your choices. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains broader processing of personal data. Capitalised terms used here have the meanings given in the Privacy Policy unless defined below. Last updated: April 2026.
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They often include an identifier, an expiry time, and attributes such as the domain that set them. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, and software development kits embedded in partner materials. Together, these technologies can remember preferences between pages, maintain security state, measure performance, and support affiliate attribution when you click outbound links.
How we obtain consent
Where UK law requires consent for non-essential cookies, we present an on-site banner that lets you accept or decline categories that are not strictly necessary. Essential cookies may be set without consent because they are required to provide the service you request, such as remembering that you confirmed the age gate for the current session. If you decline non-essential cookies, we will not read or write those optional stores for marketing or analytics beyond what is technically unavoidable for basic page delivery.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary. These cookies and storage keys are required for core functions, including session continuity after the age gate, load-balancing tokens where used by our host, and security features that mitigate automated abuse. Without them, parts of the Site may not operate reliably. They are not used to build an advertising profile on our site.
Preferences. If you accept broader storage, we may remember simple choices such as your cookie banner decision so we do not repeatedly ask the same question on every page view within a defined period. These preferences are stored locally in your browser under our first-party control where feasible.
Analytics. If enabled, we may collect pseudonymous statistics about which sections are viewed, approximate scroll depth, and error rates. We use this information in aggregate to improve layout, prioritise corrections, and validate that updates deploy correctly. Analytics identifiers are not used to sell mailing lists or to send direct postal mail.
Affiliate attribution. When you click outbound links to operators or networks, those third parties may set their own cookies or read existing ones to determine whether a visit should be credited for commercial reporting. We do not control those technologies; you should read each operator’s cookie and privacy notices before creating an account or depositing.
Retention periods
Session cookies expire when you close the browser unless otherwise noted. Persistent cookies carry an expiry date set by us or by integrated tools; typical ranges span from a few hours to twelve months depending on the purpose. Local storage keys used for banner memory may persist until you clear site data. We periodically review retention against the principle of storage minimisation.
Your controls
You can manage cookies through our banner, through your browser settings (including blocking third-party cookies, deleting existing cookies, and clearing site data), and through industry tools where available. Blocking all cookies may impair features such as remembering your age-gate confirmation for the session. If you clear storage aggressively, expect to see prompts again.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may amend this policy when we introduce new tools, change vendors, or respond to regulatory guidance. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Material changes to consent requirements will be reflected in the banner flow where applicable.
Contact
Cookie questions: info@compareunicourses.com