Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies CremationCompare uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. For full details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly and allow us to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to operate. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting the core functionality of the site.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with CremationCompare. This helps us improve the site over time. Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Maintains session state and records whether the site has been loaded in the current browser session | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users; used to throttle request rate | 24 hours |
The data collected by Google Analytics includes which pages you visit, how long you spend on the site, and how you arrived (for example, from a search engine or a link). This data is anonymised — your IP address is truncated before storage, and we do not collect or store any information that could identify you personally.
Cookie consent
We are in the process of implementing a full cookie consent management solution. In the meantime, analytics cookies are loaded in a privacy-preserving mode with consent defaulting to denied until our consent banner is fully operational. You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time using the methods described below.
Managing your cookie preferences
All modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.
Opting out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to any website by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available for all major browsers.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email hello@cremationcompare.co.uk.
Last updated: March 2026