Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This policy explains how KBB.zone uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and how you interact with them. We also use localStorage — a browser storage mechanism similar to cookies.
Cookies We Use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
kbbzone_sid |
Essential | Anonymous session ID stored in localStorage. Enables affiliate click tracking without identifying you personally. No personal data contained. | Until browser storage is cleared |
kbbzone_cookie_consent |
Essential | Stores your cookie consent preference so we don't ask again. | 1 year |
| Vercel server logs | Functional | Our hosting provider (Vercel) automatically logs IP addresses and request data for security and performance. See Vercel's Privacy Policy. | 90 days |
| Awin affiliate cookies | Marketing | When you click a retailer link, Awin (our affiliate network) may set a cookie on the retailer's site to track whether you make a purchase, so we receive commission. This is set by the retailer's site, not ours. | 30 days (set by retailer) |
Essential Cookies
The kbbzone_sid session identifier is strictly necessary for the site to function — it enables anonymous click tracking which is core to our affiliate model. Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. This cookie contains a random UUID and cannot identify you personally.
Third-Party Cookies
We do not set third-party cookies ourselves. However, when you click through to a retailer via an affiliate link, the retailer's website and the Awin affiliate network may set their own cookies. This is governed by those parties' own cookie and privacy policies:
- Awin Privacy & Cookie Policy
- Individual retailer privacy policies (linked on each retailer's website)
How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Note: disabling all cookies may affect site functionality.
To opt out of Awin affiliate tracking: Awin opt-out page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. The "last updated" date reflects any changes.
Contact
Questions: privacy@kbb.zone