Last Updated: 10 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how FinWise Compass ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (finwisecompass.co.uk). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website:
For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" throughout this policy.
We use cookies for several purposes, depending on the type of cookie:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Manages user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Helps prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate for Google Analytics | 1 minute |
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 90 days |
| ads/ga-audiences | Used by Google AdWords for remarketing | Session |
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers, social media platforms, and advertising networks. We do not control how these third parties use their cookies, so we suggest you check their websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject cookies. You can choose to:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.
If you choose to disable cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our website. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, so disabling them may impact your experience and make some services unavailable.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
FinWise Compass
1 Hardman St
Manchester M3 3EB
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +441614134551