1. What are cookies
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Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information that allows the site to recognise your browser and remember actions or preferences over time.
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Cookies may be set by i spy (first-party cookies) or by third parties such as analytics or advertising providers (third-party cookies).
2. Types of cookies we use
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Essential cookies: needed for operation of the Platform (secure log-in, session management, saving preferences). These cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.
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Analytics cookies: help us understand usage (pages visited, time on site, interactions) to improve functionality and experience. Tools may store anonymised data on servers outside your country (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Affiliate tracking cookies: measure when a user clicks an affiliate link and completes a purchase on a retailer's site (e.g., Awin, Rakuten, Skimlinks). They track link performance and do not identify you personally.
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Marketing and social media cookies: enable relevant promotions and measure engagement with our content across platforms such as Meta or TikTok.
3. How we use cookies
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We use cookies to: (a) keep you signed in and maintain your session; (b) remember your preferences and account settings; (c) understand usage patterns and improve the Platform; (d) attribute affiliate commissions to partner retailers.
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We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to make automated decisions about you.
4. Consent and control
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On first visit, a banner asks for consent to non-essential cookies. You can Accept All, Reject Non-Essential Cookies, or Manage Preferences.
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You can change preferences anytime via the banner/settings or by adjusting your browser to block or delete cookies.
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Blocking certain cookies may affect your ability to use some Platform features.
5. Third-party cookies
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Some cookies are placed by third parties acting on our behalf, including analytics providers and affiliate networks.
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Third-party providers include (for example) Google, Awin, Rakuten, and Skimlinks.
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Each third party is responsible for its own cookie and privacy practices; please review their policies on their websites.
6. Data transfers
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Some cookies may involve transfers of data outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the UK International Data Transfer Addendum.
7. Updates to this notice
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We may update this Cookie Notice to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will appear here with a new "Last updated" date.
8. Contact
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Questions about our use of cookies? Contact hello@ispyfinds.com.