Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how TechCompare uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas or saving your cookie consent preferences. Because these are strictly necessary, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
4. Affiliate Links and Cookies
When you click on an affiliate link (such as an "Available on Amazon" button), a third-party cookie is set by the retailer to track that you came from TechCompare. This is how we earn our commission if you make a purchase. These cookies usually expire after a set period (typically 24 hours to 30 days, depending on the retailer's policy).
5. How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager that appears when you first visit our site.
You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.