Last Updated: 14/05/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Starfreebies.co.uk (the “Website”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we process your personal data.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, 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 then work.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors 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. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google Adsense for advertising on our Website.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the specific cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Domain | Description | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cfzs_google-analytics_v4 | .starfreebies.co.uk | May be associated with Google Analytics tracking. Further details are typically available in Google Analytics documentation. | Session | Other |
cfz_google-analytics_v4 | .starfreebies.co.uk | May be associated with Google Analytics tracking and could store a unique identifier. Further details are typically available in Google Analytics documentation. | 1 year | Other |
__cf_bm | .onesignal.com | This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management, helping to protect the website from malicious activity. | 1 hour | Necessary |
_lscache_vary | starfreebies.co.uk | Litespeed sets this cookie to provide the prevention of cached pages, ensuring users see the most up-to-date content. | 2 days | Functional |
google-analytics_v4_aHft__pageviewCounter | starfreebies.co.uk | Likely used by Google Analytics to track the number of page views within a session. | Session | Other |
google-analytics_v4_aHft__engagementDuration | starfreebies.co.uk | Likely used by Google Analytics to measure the duration of a user’s engagement on the website. | Session | Other |
google-analytics_v4_aHft__engagementStart | starfreebies.co.uk | Likely used by Google Analytics to record the timestamp of when a user’s engagement with the website began. | Session | Other |
google-analytics_v4_aHft__counter | starfreebies.co.uk | Likely used by Google Analytics to count events or interactions on the website. | Session | Other |
google-analytics_v4_aHft__ga4sid | starfreebies.co.uk | This is likely a session identifier used by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to distinguish between users during active sessions. | Session | Other |
google-analytics_v4_aHft__session_counter | starfreebies.co.uk | Likely used by Google Analytics to track the number of sessions a user has had on the website. | Session | Other |
google-analytics_v4_aHft__ga4 | starfreebies.co.uk | This could be a general cookie used by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to store various session-related information. | Session | Other |
google-analytics_v4_aHft__let | starfreebies.co.uk | The specific purpose of this Google Analytics cookie may require further investigation of your Google Analytics configuration. | Session | Other |
litespeed_docref | starfreebies.co.uk | This cookie may be related to Litespeed’s functionality for referencing or managing documents or resources, potentially for caching purposes. Its exact function may vary. | Session | Other |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice powered by our CMP. This notice allows you to:
- Consent: Agree to the use of all cookies.
- Reject: Decline the use of non-essential cookies (including analytics and advertising cookies).
- Manage Options: Customize your cookie preferences and choose which categories of cookies you wish to allow.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by [clearly explain how users can access and modify their cookie settings – this might involve a link in the footer of your website, e.g., “clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link in the footer”].
Third-Party Cookies
Please note that third parties, such as Google (through Adsense and Analytics) and Cloudflare, may also set cookies through our Website. We do not have direct control over these cookies. Please consult the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies and how to manage them:
How to Control Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, block third-party cookies, clear cookies, and manage cookie settings for individual websites. The exact steps vary depending on your browser. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
Note: If you disable cookies, some features and functionality of our Website may not work correctly.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or relevant legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page, so please check back periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: