MarketUK.uk, operated by Marketline Digital Media Ltd., uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to help the site function securely, to understand how readers engage with our content, and to support our funding model through advertising and affiliate links. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which categories we use, how you can control them, and how they relate to your privacy. For full details on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we use (third-party cookies).
Categories of cookies we use
We group cookies into the following categories based on their purpose. Some cookies may fall into more than one category.
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work. Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Analytics cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how readers move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Advertising and affiliate tracking cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners and affiliate networks, including those used for financial product affiliate links (such as credit cards, loans, savings accounts, mortgages and insurance). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They also allow us to track the effectiveness of our affiliate links and commercial partnerships. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising and we will not be able to track affiliate conversions.
Embedded media cookies
Our articles may include embedded content from third-party services such as YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), or other social media platforms. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you interact with the embedded content. We do not control these cookies. You should check the relevant third party’s cookie policy for more information.
Consent and how to change your preferences
For visitors in the United Kingdom and the European Union, we require your consent before placing any non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking and embedded media) on your device. When you first visit MarketUK.uk, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website. You may also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
Retention of cookies
The retention period for cookies varies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically up to 12 months) or until you manually delete them. We review our cookie retention periods regularly to ensure they are proportionate and necessary.
Relation to our Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader commitment to your privacy. For detailed information about how we collect, use and protect your personal data, including your rights under UK data protection law, please read our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your data, please contact our privacy team at privacy@marketuk.uk.
Contact us
If you have any concerns or requests relating to cookies or your privacy, you can reach us at privacy@marketuk.uk. For general enquiries, please visit our Contact page. You may also wish to review our Editorial Policy, Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure, and Terms of Use for further information about how we operate.