Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how FlashDeals UK uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We use cookies to improve your experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand how you use our site and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Always active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like shopping cart, login sessions, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the site would not work without them.

  • sessionid — Maintains your login session
  • csrftoken — CSRF protection for forms
  • cart_* — Shopping cart data
Analytics Requires consent

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data that helps us improve our site.

  • _ga — Google Analytics visitor ID
  • _ga_* — Google Analytics session data
Advertising Requires consent

These cookies are used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver personalised advertisements and measure ad performance. They are only loaded if you accept advertising cookies.

  • _fbp — Facebook Pixel browser ID

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies for this site
  • Visiting our site in a private/incognito window to see the consent banner again

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services:

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), you have the right to choose which non-essential cookies to accept. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

6. Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us.