Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 October 2026
Cookies and similar technologies (such as your browser's local storage) store small pieces of information on your device. This page lists what Compare the Heat uses. Compare the Heat is a trading name of POLICYANDPLAY LTD (company no. 17253846). See our privacy policy for how we handle personal data.
Your choice
The first time you visit, a banner asks you to Accept or Reject optional cookies. Nothing optional loads, and nothing optional is stored, until you accept. We remember your choice for 12 months and then ask again. To change your mind at any time, use Cookie settings here or in the footer. If you withdraw consent, we stop the optional items from the next page load and clear any we can.
What we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ck_consent, ck_consent_at (local storage) |
Compare the Heat | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies, and when | 12 months | Essential. No consent needed |
| Travelpayouts tracking script and identifiers | Travelpayouts (emrldco.com) | Recognises that a click on a flight, hotel, eSIM, car hire or transfer link came from us, so the partner can credit us if you book | Set by Travelpayouts. See their policy | Optional. Loads only if you accept |
| Awin tracking cookies (set when you click an Awin partner link) | Awin (awin1.com) and the partner's site | Same purpose, for Trivago, Trip.com, holiday cottage, parking, insurance and other Awin partners | Set by Awin and the partner. See their policy | Optional. Our links route through Awin only if you accept |
What happens if you reject
Our links then go straight to each partner's own website. The site works the same and prices do not change. We earn nothing if you book. Once you are on a partner's site, that partner may set its own cookies under its own policy. We do not control that.
Analytics
We do not run analytics or advertising trackers on this site. Our hosting providers keep standard server logs, described in the privacy policy.
Fonts
The site loads fonts from Google Fonts. This is not a cookie, but your browser sends your IP address to Google when it fetches them.
Browser controls
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site will still work.