Cookie Policy
Version 1.0
Last reviewed: March 2025
Last updated: 29 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CHECKLONDON.COM (“CheckLondon”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website.
We update this page when our cookie practices, technologies, or partners change.
This policy should be read together with our:
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to function properly, remember your preferences, and — where permitted — collect information to improve services.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)
- First-party cookies (set by CheckLondon)
- Third-party cookies (set by external providers)
How CheckLondon uses cookies
CheckLondon uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core website functionality
- Maintain secure login sessions
- Remember user preferences
- Improve performance and reliability
- Understand how users interact with the platform
- Support optional analytics and marketing features (with consent)
We only use non-essential cookies when you provide consent through our cookie banner or settings panel.
Cookie categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the platform to function correctly. They may include cookies used for:
- User authentication and login sessions
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance stability
- Remembering cookie preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled.
Required: Yes
Functional Cookies
These cookies improve user experience and may include:
- Language preferences
- Theme settings (light/dark mode)
- Saved filters and preferences
- User interface improvements
These cookies are optional.
Required: No — you can opt out
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with CheckLondon:
- Page visits
- Traffic patterns
- Performance monitoring
- Error detection
Analytics cookies are only enabled with your consent.
Required: No — you can opt out
Marketing & Social Cookies
These cookies may be used for:
- Advertising measurement
- Retargeting
- Campaign performance
- Social media integrations
These cookies are only used when you consent.
Required: No — you can opt out
Cookie inventory
The cookie inventory below reflects the cookies currently used by CheckLondon. This list may be updated periodically when new technologies, integrations, or services are introduced.
| Cookie name | Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Essential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Necessary | CheckLondon | Stores cookie preferences and policy version. | Up to 12 months | Yes |
csrf_token |
Necessary | CheckLondon | Protects forms against CSRF attacks. | Session | Yes |
remember_token |
Necessary | CheckLondon | Keeps user signed in when "remember me" is selected. | Up to 14 days | Yes |
session |
Necessary | CheckLondon | Maintains user session and authentication. | Session / up to 2 weeks | Yes |
_sp_id |
Necessary | Unsplash.com | Required to load third-party images and media content. | Up to 2 years | Yes |
__stripe_mid |
Necessary | Stripe | Payment fraud prevention and transaction security. | Up to 1 year | Yes |
__stripe_sid |
Necessary | Stripe | Payment session integrity and anti-fraud checks. | Up to 30 minutes | Yes |
ts |
Necessary | PayPal | PayPal checkout security and fraud prevention. | Session / short-lived | Yes |
ts_c |
Necessary | PayPal | PayPal risk controls and payment flow reliability. | Up to 3 years | Yes |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics user tracking (if enabled). | Up to 2 years | No | |
_gat |
Analytics | Request throttling. | 1 minute | No | |
_gid |
Analytics | Session tracking (if enabled). | 24 hours | No | |
cl_theme |
Functional | CheckLondon | UI theme preference. | 12 months | No |
_fbp |
Marketing | Meta | Meta Pixel browser identifier. | 90 days | No |
Third-Party Providers
Where enabled, CheckLondon may use services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Meta / Facebook
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Security and anti-abuse services
These providers may set cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Consent management
When you first visit CheckLondon, you are presented with a cookie consent banner.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject optional cookies
- Choose cookie categories individually
Your preferences are stored in a cookie and can be changed at any time.
Changing your cookie preferences
You can update your preferences anytime:
- Click Cookie settings in the website footer
- Adjust categories
- Withdraw consent
When you withdraw consent:
- Optional cookies are disabled
- Necessary cookies remain active
This ensures platform security and core functionality.
Browser controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block cookies
- Delete cookies
- Receive alerts when cookies are set
Browser settings vary depending on your browser:
Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Legal basis (GDPR)
Under EU GDPR and UK GDPR, cookies fall into:
- Necessary cookies — legitimate interest
- Optional cookies — consent required
You can withdraw consent at any time.
Data collected via cookies
Cookies may collect:
- IP address (approximate)
- Device type
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Interaction data
- Session data
This data is used to:
- Improve performance
- Enhance security
- Provide analytics (where permitted)
Security and abuse prevention
Some cookies are used for:
- Fraud prevention
- Bot detection
- Login protection
- Session validation
These cookies are necessary for platform safety.
Cookie Updates
CheckLondon may update cookie usage when:
- New features are introduced
- Third-party services are added
- Legal requirements change
This Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies or privacy:
- Email: contact@checklondon.com
- Website: Contact