Cookie Policy

1. 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 and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website, enabling us to provide you with a better browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

UK Coins uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the website would not work properly without them.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
ukcoins_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
PHPSESSID	Maintains your session state across pages	Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Used to distinguish users	2 years
_ga_*	Used to persist session state	2 years
_gid	Used to distinguish users	24 hours

Note: Google Analytics cookies are only loaded if you accept analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner.

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users.

We work with affiliate partners including Amazon, eBay Partner Network, and The Royal Mint. These partners may use cookies to track referrals and attribute sales to our website.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website.

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Amazon Associates: For affiliate product links and recommendations
• eBay Partner Network: For displaying eBay listings and affiliate links
• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking (if enabled)
• The Royal Mint: For affiliate links to coin products

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking the button below:

Manage Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences using the tools provided on this page.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: admin@ukcoins.co.uk