Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2024
This page lists every cookie used on [mortgagemadeclear.co.uk] and explains what each one does. We use the Complianz consent management plugin to give you control — see Privacy Policy for the broader data picture.
Strictly necessary (always on)
These cookies make the site work. They cannot be turned off without breaking the Site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie |
Tests whether your browser accepts cookies | Session | WordPress core |
cmplz_consent_status |
Records your cookie consent choice | 365 days | Complianz |
cmplz_marketing |
Records consent to marketing cookies | 365 days | Complianz |
cmplz_statistics |
Records consent to statistics cookies | 365 days | Complianz |
Statistics (cookie consent required)
Used only when you accept "Statistics" in the cookie banner. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation enabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes visitors | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_ga_<container-id> |
Persists the GA4 session state | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_gid |
Distinguishes visitors (24-hr) | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
Marketing / affiliate (cookie consent required)
Used only when you accept "Marketing" in the cookie banner. We use Awin and Pretty Links for affiliate attribution.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
awc |
Awin click attribution | 30 days | Awin |
pretty_link_click |
Pretty Links click tracking | 30 days | Pretty Links |
How to manage cookies
On this site
Click the "Cookie settings" link in our footer (or the small fingerprint icon at bottom-left) to revisit your choices any time.
In your browser
You can also block cookies in your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (Mac): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Safari (iOS): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality, particularly the cookie banner itself.
Opt out of Google Analytics
Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout — it works across every site that uses GA.
Third-party services that may set cookies
When you click an affiliate link, you leave our site and the provider's cookies will apply on their site. This is governed by their cookie policy:
- Habito: habito.com/privacy
- Mojo Mortgages: mojomortgages.com/privacy
- L&C Mortgages: landc.co.uk/privacy-policy
- Experian: experian.co.uk/privacy
- MoneySupermarket: moneysupermarket.com/privacy
What we do NOT use
- We don't use Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag or any other social media tracking
- We don't run display advertising — so no third-party ad cookies
- We don't use session replay tools (Hotjar, FullStory etc.)
- We don't use fingerprinting scripts
- We don't store personal data in cookies (the GA cookies contain anonymous client IDs only)
Changes to this policy
We update this policy when we add, remove or change a cookie. Material changes are flagged in our next newsletter and on the cookie banner.
Contact
- Cookie questions: privacy@mortgagemadeclear.co.uk
- Tech issues with the cookie banner: hello@mortgagemadeclear.co.uk