Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how The Expat Marketplace (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit:
www.theexpatmarketplace.co.uk
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and any preferences you have selected through our cookie consent banner.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.
They help websites:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve user experience
- Understand visitor behaviour
- Measure website performance
- Support advertising and affiliate programmes
Cookies do not usually contain personally identifiable information, although they may be linked to information you voluntarily provide.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Remember your settings and preferences
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve website performance
- Measure marketing effectiveness
- Support affiliate and advertising programmes
- Enhance user experience
3. Types Of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples include:
- Security cookies
- Session cookies
- Form submission cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not operate correctly.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Information collected may include:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Device information
- Browser information
Examples
We may use:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Microsoft Clarity
These services help us improve website content and usability.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Cookie preferences
- Form information
- User interface settings
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies help measure the effectiveness of advertising and marketing campaigns.
Examples include:
- Google Ads
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel
- Affiliate network tracking
- Remarketing technologies
These cookies may be placed by us or trusted third-party partners.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
The Expat Marketplace participates in affiliate and referral programmes.
Affiliate cookies may be used to:
- Track referrals
- Record purchases
- Attribute commissions
This allows us to earn compensation when users purchase products or services through affiliate links.
Examples may include:
- Financial services referrals
- Insurance providers
- Broadband providers
- Mobile phone providers
- Retail partners
- Travel and relocation services
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website.
Examples may include:
- Microsoft
- Meta
- YouTube
- Affiliate networks
- Embedded content providers
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
- Accept cookies
- Reject cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Control specific cookie types
You can usually manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Popular Browser Help Pages
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Mozilla Firefox
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner.
This allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise cookie preferences
Your preferences may be changed at any time using the cookie settings tool available on the website.
7. Updates To This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in legislation
- New technologies
- Website improvements
- New third-party services
Any updates will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
The Expat Marketplace
Website:
theexpatmarketplace.co.uk
Email: hello@theexpatmarketplace.co.uk