Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable essential website functionality
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To keep you logged into your account
- To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- To improve our website and services
- To deliver relevant advertising (with your consent)
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers your settings | 1 year |
| quote_data | Saves quote progress | 30 days |
| language | Language preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle requests | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | 1 year |
| ads_prefs | Advertising preferences | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
- Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
- Trustpilot: Customer reviews widget
- Hotjar: User behaviour analysis
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to set your preferences
- Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Opt-Out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools like YourOnlineChoices.eu
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
SwiftPolicy Insurance Services Limited
SwiftPolicy House, 125 Finsbury Pavement
Moorgate, London EC2A 1NQ
Email: privacy@swiftpolicy.co.uk
Phone: 0330 123 4567
9. Further Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.eu
- Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org