Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Compare My Cleaning Quotes uses them, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By using our site and accepting cookies through our banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They're widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies such as local storage work in a comparable way. Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain until they expire or you delete them. They can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by another service we use).

The cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These are essential for the site to function and cannot be switched off. They include a session cookie that keeps you securely logged in as you move between pages, a security token that protects forms against cross-site request forgery, and a small record of your cookie choice so we don't ask you on every visit. Because these are essential to providing a service you've requested, they don't require consent, but we're transparent about them here.

Functional and analytics cookies (optional)

If you accept optional cookies, we may use them to understand how the site is used — for example, which pages are popular — so we can improve the experience. These are only set if you choose "Accept all" in our cookie banner. If you choose "Essential only", we won't set them.

Third-party cookies

Some features rely on third parties who may set their own cookies. In particular, we use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from bots and spam; Google may set cookies in connection with that service, governed by Google's own privacy and cookie policies. We don't control third-party cookies, so we encourage you to review the relevant provider's policy.

Why we use cookies

Cookies allow our website to deliver a smooth, secure and personalised experience. Without certain cookies, core features simply wouldn't work — you couldn't stay logged in as you moved between pages, and our forms couldn't protect you against certain kinds of attack. Other cookies, which are entirely optional, help us understand how the site is being used at an aggregate level so we can make it better for everyone. We're committed to using cookies responsibly, transparently and only where they add genuine value, and we never use cookies to build intrusive profiles of your private life.

The lawful basis for cookies

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies can be used without consent because they're essential to providing a service you've asked for. For any non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent, which you give through our cookie banner and can withdraw at any time. We keep a record of your choice so we can respect it on future visits, and we make it easy to change your mind.

How long cookies last

Session cookies exist only for the duration of your visit and are removed when you close your browser. Persistent cookies, such as the one remembering your cookie preference, remain for a limited period so we don't have to ask you repeatedly. Third-party cookies are governed by the retention policies of the third parties that set them. In all cases, you can clear cookies through your browser at any time to reset them.

Managing your cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways. When you first visit, our banner lets you accept all cookies or choose essential only. You can reset your choice at any time by clearing this site's data in your browser, which will bring the banner back on your next visit. Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies through their settings, and to be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site — including logging in — from working properly.

For more detail on how to manage cookies in popular browsers, consult your browser's help pages. For general information about cookies and your rights, the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk) is a helpful resource.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. The date at the top shows when it was last revised. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at CHANGE_ME@comparemycleaningquotes.com.