Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions to improve your experience on our website.

How We Use Cookies

ClearCreditUK uses cookies for several purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions properly
  • To remember your cookie preferences
  • To analyze how our website is used
  • To provide relevant advertisements
  • To improve your user experience
Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Examples:

  • • Cookie consent preferences
  • • Session management
  • • Security features
  • • Load balancing

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples:

  • • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
  • • Page view tracking
  • • User behavior analysis
  • • Performance monitoring

3. Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

Examples:

  • • Google AdSense cookies
  • • Advertising network cookies
  • • Retargeting pixels
  • • Social media advertising

4. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features.

Examples:

  • • Language preferences
  • • Theme settings
  • • Personalized content
  • • User interface preferences
Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience
  • Google AdSense: Delivers relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing and embedded content

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

1. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences.

2. Manage Cookies Link

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the link in our website footer.

3. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4. Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these industry opt-out tools:

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-2 years)
  • Analytics Cookies: Usually retained for 26 months
  • Advertising Cookies: Typically retained for 30-90 days
Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Necessary Cookies: Cannot be disabled as they're essential for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
  • Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
  • Functional Cookies: Some website features may not work properly
Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

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

Email: contact@clearcredituk.com
Address: ClearCreditUK Limited, 123 Financial District, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB, United Kingdom