Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how ecomparefiles.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we process personal data more broadly. We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR where cookies involve personal data.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. They are widely used to make sites work more efficiently, remember preferences, improve security, and understand how visitors use pages. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, and tags that perform comparable functions.

We classify cookies into the following categories: (1) Strictly necessary cookies, which are essential for the Site to function, for example to load pages securely, remember cookie consent choices where required by law, and maintain session integrity. These do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary to provide the service you request. (2) Functional cookies, which remember choices such as language or region where we offer such features. (3) Analytics cookies, which help us measure traffic, page views, and navigation paths so we can improve content and performance. (4) Marketing or affiliate-related cookies, which may be set when you interact with third-party offers or tracking links to attribute referrals in line with our commercial relationships. The exact categories in use may evolve; we will update this policy when we introduce material changes.

Where we rely on consent for non-essential cookies, we will request your consent through a cookie banner or similar mechanism before those cookies are set, except where exempted by law. You may accept or reject non-essential cookies through that interface. You can also control cookies through your browser settings: most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Blocking some cookies may affect Site functionality, for example saved preferences or certain interactive features.

Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until you delete them. Retention periods vary by cookie type and purpose. Analytics identifiers may persist for months to allow trend analysis; security cookies may have shorter lifetimes. We review retention periodically to ensure data is not kept longer than necessary for the purpose.

We may allow third-party providers (such as hosting, analytics, or content delivery partners) to set cookies on our Site under our instructions or their own policies when you load embedded content or click outbound links. Those third parties are responsible for their cookies; you should read their privacy and cookie notices. We do not control third-party sites reached through links on our pages.

We do not use cookies to collect special category data about you. We do not sell your personal data. Where cookie data constitutes personal data, our Privacy Policy explains your rights, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and complaint to the ICO. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact info@ecomparefiles.com.

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The updated version will be posted on this page; continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy where permitted by law. We encourage you to review this page periodically when you use gambling-related information services, and to keep your browser and cookie settings aligned with your privacy preferences.

Responsible gambling: cookies and tracking do not replace safer gambling tools or self-exclusion schemes. If you need to limit exposure to gambling advertising or content, consider tools such as Gamstop, operator-specific controls, and support from GamCare or BeGambleAware. Our use of cookies is separate from those programmes but is intended to operate in a fair and transparent manner consistent with UK regulatory expectations for marketing and affiliate disclosures.