Cookies
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 19.02.2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Dealbuyer (UK) Ltd (“Dealbuyer”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit dealbuyer.com.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and (where permitted) help us understand how visitors use the site and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.
1. Your cookie choices
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all
- Decline all
- Save your choices
You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “Cookie preferences” (usually found in the website footer).
We do not set non-essential cookies unless you choose to allow them.
2. Cookie categories we use
We use the same cookie categories shown in our Shopify cookie banner:
Required
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, including capabilities such as logging in, adding items to your cart, and completing secure checkout. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Personalization
These cookies store details about your actions to personalise your experience on future visits (for example, remembering preferences or regional settings). These cookies are only used if you allow them.
Marketing
These cookies are used to optimise marketing communications, measure advertising effectiveness, track conversions, and show you relevant ads on other websites (remarketing). These cookies are only used if you allow them.
Analytics
These cookies help us understand how you interact with our website. We use this information to identify areas to improve performance and user experience. These cookies are only used if you allow them.
3. Shopify cookies (Required and platform-related)
Our online store is hosted on the Shopify platform. Shopify uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential store functionality, including secure checkout, fraud prevention, and session management.
Some Shopify cookies fall within the Required category. Others may support analytics features, depending on your consent choices.
4. Google Analytics (Analytics category)
If you allow Analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) to understand how visitors use our website. This may include information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser type
- Approximate geographic location
- Interactions with the site
Google Analytics cookies are only set if you allow Analytics cookies via our cookie banner.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Google Ads (Marketing category)
If you allow Marketing cookies, we use Google Ads to measure advertising performance, track conversions, and (where enabled) show relevant ads to people who have previously visited our website.
Marketing cookies may allow our advertisements to appear on other websites you visit.
You can manage how Google uses your data for advertising at: https://adssettings.google.com
Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Cookie table
The table below lists common cookies that may be used on our website. Cookie names and durations may change if Shopify or Google updates their systems. We keep this page under review.
| Cookie | Provider | Category | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _cart | Shopify | Required | Stores information about the contents of your shopping cart. | Up to 14 days (may vary) |
| _secure_session_id | Shopify | Required | Maintains a secure session and supports checkout functionality. | Session |
| cart_sig | Shopify | Required | Verifies the integrity of cart and checkout data. | Up to 14 days (may vary) |
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Analytics | Helps measure sessions and site interactions. | Up to 30 minutes (may vary) |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Analytics | Tracks user behaviour over time for analytics purposes. | Up to 1 year (may vary) |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting. | Up to 2 years (may vary) |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | Up to 24 hours (may vary) |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Marketing | Tracks ad conversions and advertising effectiveness. | Up to 90 days (may vary) |
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Marketing | Used to show relevant ads and measure ad performance. | Up to 13 months (may vary) |
7. International transfers
Some cookies and related data processing (including by Shopify and Google) may involve transfers of personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. More information
For more information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at: sales@dealbuyer.com