Last updated: May 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to store your preferences, and to provide information to website operators about how their site is being used.
This policy explains the cookies used on CheckMyEnergyClaim.co.uk, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take — such as setting your cookie preferences or filling in a form. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site will not work as a result.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cmec_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accept or reject) | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID / session | Maintains session state during form submission | Session |
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our website — which pages are most visited, how people navigate through the site, and where errors occur. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised. We only use analytics cookies if you accept them via the cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random number as client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users — used to throttle request rate | 24 hours |
Marketing cookies track visitors across websites in order to display relevant advertisements. We currently use marketing cookies only where you have explicitly consented. These cookies are set by our advertising partners and are used to build a profile of your interests.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures ad click conversion from Google Ads campaigns | 3 months |
First-party cookies are set by CheckMyEnergyClaim.co.uk directly. Third-party cookies are set by services we use (such as Google Analytics) when you visit our site. Third parties have their own privacy policies; we recommend you review these separately.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the following methods:
When you first visit our site, a banner appears allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and applied on subsequent visits. To change your preference, clear your browser cookies and revisit the site, or contact us to reset your consent record.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. The following links provide browser-specific guidance:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version is always available on this page with the date of last update.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@checkmyenergyclaim.co.uk.