Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the website cannot function without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or form entries. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function as intended.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_prefs | Stores your site preferences | 1 year |
| form_data | Saves form progress | 30 days |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies. The third parties that set cookies on our website include:
- -Google Analytics: For website usage analysis and improvement
- -Supabase: For authentication and session management
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
- -Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
- -Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- -Opt-Out Links: For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
MoveCompare
Email: privacy@movecompare.co.uk