Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 11 February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
🍪 Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to function
These cookies are essential for login, security, and basic functionality.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences
Remember your language, region, shopping lists, and display preferences.
Analytics Cookies
Help us improve our service
Anonymous usage data to understand how visitors use our website.
Marketing Cookies
Personalized recommendations
Show you relevant deals and offers based on your shopping habits.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_token | User authentication (httpOnly) | 24 hours | Necessary |
| refresh_token | Session renewal (httpOnly) | 7 days | Necessary |
| admin_token | Admin authentication (httpOnly) | 24 hours | Necessary |
| cookie_preferences | Your cookie consent choices | 1 year | Necessary |
| pricepal-accessibility | Accessibility preferences (high contrast, etc.) | Persistent | Functional |
| ph_* | PostHog analytics | 1 year | Analytics |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following trusted third-party services that may set cookies:
- Stripe: Secure payment processing (Necessary)
- Stripe: Secure payment processing (Necessary)
- PostHog: Website usage analytics (Analytics — Optional)
- IONOS SMTP: Email delivery service (Necessary)
4. How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Warning
Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, including logging in and saving preferences.
5. Do Not Track Signals
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. When DNT is enabled, we will not track your activity across websites.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Questions About Cookies?
Contact our privacy team:
Email: privacy@pricepalcompare.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@pricepalcompare.com