Last updated: 17/03/2026

Bestmortgagesforyou.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the site runs optimally, to display relevant advertisements, and to understand visitor behaviour anonymously.

This policy explains the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how users can manage their consent — in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files help the site remember your preferences, analyse traffic, and display appropriate advertisements.

Cookies do not contain sensitive financial information such as bank account numbers, PINs, or credit card details — in line with the privacy commitment set out in our Privacy Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Category Cookie Name / Provider Purpose Duration Required?
Strictly Necessary CookieConsent (Cookiebot) Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences 1 year Yes
Strictly Necessary Cloudflare (__cf_bm, _cfuvid) Security & bot protection (WAF) 30 mins – Session Yes
Analytical Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) Analyses traffic & visitor behaviour anonymously 1 day – 2 years Consent required
Marketing Google AdSense (IDE, NID, DSID) Displays relevant advertisements & measures ad performance 13 months Consent required
Marketing Google DoubleClick (test_cookie) Checks whether the browser supports third-party cookies 15 minutes Consent required

Your Rights Regarding Cookies

In accordance with PECR and UK GDPR, every user has the right to give, change, or withdraw their cookie consent at any time. Below is a summary of those rights:

User Right How to Do It Impact
Accept all cookies Click “Accept All” on the cookie banner Advertising & analytics fully active
Choose specific categories Click “Manage Preferences” on the banner Only selected cookie categories are active
Reject all cookies Click “Reject All” on the banner Only strictly necessary cookies are active; ads become limited
Change consent Click the icon at the bottom-left corner of the site Consent is updated according to your new selection

Third-Party Cookies

bestmortgagesforyou.co.uk works with trusted service providers, each of which maintains its own privacy policy. Below is a list of our partners:

Provider Service Privacy Policy
Google LLC Analytics & AdSense policies.google.com/privacy
Cloudflare, Inc. Security & CDN cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
Cookiebot (Usercentrics) Consent Management Platform (CMP) cookiebot.com/en/privacy-policy

How to Delete Cookies via Your Browser

In addition to managing cookies through the site banner, you may also delete cookies directly through your browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear Browsing Data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Clear Browsing Data

Please note that deleting cookies through your browser is not the same as withdrawing consent on the site — both must be done separately.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, our team is ready to assist via:

This policy may be updated at any time without prior notice. You are advised to check this page periodically — changes shall take effect from the date the update is published at the top of this page.

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of the Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Terms and Conditions of bestmortgagesforyou.co.uk.