Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 3 December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Startup Deals Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://www.octopusreferraldeals.co.uk (a trading style of StartupDeals.co.uk). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you browse a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and collect information about user behaviour.

Cookies can be:

  • First-party cookies – set by our website

  • Third-party cookies – set by other domains (e.g., Google, analytics providers, affiliate networks)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to work correctly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples include:

  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences

  • Enabling page navigation and form submissions

  • Managing security and basic site functionality

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to analyse traffic and understand how visitors use our site so we can improve performance.

Tools used may include:

  • Google Analytics (GA4)
    These cookies collect usage data in an anonymised, aggregated format.
    You can opt out using Google’s browser add-on.

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to offer enhanced features and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services you use on our site.

Examples:

  • Remembering settings

  • Improving user experience on repeat visits

d) Marketing & Affiliate Cookies

OctopusReferralDeals.co.uk uses referral and affiliate tracking cookies to record when a user clicks a partner link and later completes an action (such as signing up for Octopus Energy).

These cookies allow us to earn referral rewards or commissions and do not collect sensitive personal data.

Examples include:

  • Tracking pixels from affiliate or referral partners

  • Network cookies such as Awin, Impact, or similar providers

These are only activated if you choose to accept non-essential cookies.

3. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Options include:

  • Deleting all cookies

  • Blocking certain or all cookies

  • Setting permissions for specific websites

Please note:
Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality or your ability to use referral links effectively.

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4. Consent for Cookies

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may choose to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your cookie preferences

Your consent will be stored for up to 12 months, unless you clear your cookies manually.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used, please contact:

Startup Deals Ltd
📧 Email: hello@startupdeals.co.uk
📍 Registered Address: 86–90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE
🏢 Company Registration Number: 16455426

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