Cookie Policy
Snap Finance UK uses technology that collects and retrieves information from your computer, smartphone, or tablet's browser when you visit and use our digital services such as our website. This technology includes cookies, pixels, tags, or web beacons, collectively called "cookies" in this policy.
Some cookies are necessary for online services to function correctly. However, for others, we need your consent to collect information. You can change your cookie settings at any time using data preferences.
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What are cookies?
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information, which your computer or mobile device downloads when you visit a website. When you return to websites – or visit websites that use the same cookies – they recognise these cookies and therefore your browsing device.
Depending on your permissions and the digital service you use, cookies may collect and retrieve:
- Unique values for device identification
- Time and date of website usage, viewed content, and referral source (e.g., search engine)
- Device type (e.g., tablet, computer)
- Device or browser brand (e.g., Apple, Android, Safari, Edge)
- Inputs made and values submitted
- General geographical location (e.g., city/town)
- Website settings preferences
- Identifiers like Customer Number, Application Number, Device ID, or IP Address
Cookies do not collect or store secure information such as passwords or memorable data.
Types of cookies
There are different types of cookies:
Session cookies: These collect and send information to us for the duration your browser is open on our websites.
Persistent cookies: These stay on your device for longer, helping us identify your device in the future and remember user actions. Each has its own retention period.
First-party cookies: These are placed on your device directly by Snap Finance.
Third-party cookies: These are placed by third parties, such as ad networks or social media platforms, and may result in additional cookies being set by that third party for their purposes.
Categories of cookies we use
The cookies we use typically enhance our services towards you. Some of the functionalities we offer on our site actually need cookies to work at all, other cookies simply make our services more beneficial for you. We categorise the cookies we use as follows:
Strictly necessary
Performance
Targeting
Functionality & Profile
How you can control the use of cookies on the site
Your browser or device will typically offer settings regarding the use of cookies. For example, you may be able to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete all cookies on your browser. Please see your browser’s or device’s reference information to learn how to adjust your settings (for more information, see aboutcookies.org or cookiepedia.co.uk)
Cookies in emails
Snap uses a tailored CRM (Hubspot) to generate emails. This helps us understand email delivery, opening, and link clicks, improving our communications and compliance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requirements. You may prevent this information sharing through your web browser or email provider.
List of trusted third parties
Below is a list of trusted third parties used for cookies:
- Google (including Doubleclick): Google Ad Preferences
- Conectia: Conectia Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Facebook Cookie Policy
- Microsoft: Microsoft Privacy Statement | Microsoft Personalised Ads Opt-Out
- Yahoo: Verizon Media Privacy Centre | Verizon Media Privacy Dashboard & Controls
- SemRush: SemRush Cookie Policy
- Hubspot: Hubspot Cookie Policy
- CrazyEgg: CrazyEgg Cookies
- Leads Forensic: Leads Forensics Cookie Policy
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn Cookie Policy
- Intercom: Intercom Messenger Cookies | Cookie Policy Intercom
- Trustpilot: Trustpilot Legal - Cookie Policy
More information
We encourage you to review our privacy notice for further information on the processing of your personal data.
Contact us
Snap has a Data Protection Officer and a team of customer service specialists for data protection matters. You can always reach us at customer@snapfinance.co.uk or call us on 03300 109381.
Snap Finance Limited is the responsible entity (data controller) for the processing of your personal data as described above visit snapfinance.co.uk for further information.
This cookie policy for Snapfinance.co.uk was last updated on 25/07/2024.