Cookie Policy

Last updated: 14 October 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Catpool (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit catpool.co.uk. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and tags. They can remember preferences, keep the site working, help us understand traffic, and support advertising where used.

Who is responsible

Catpool operates this website. For questions about cookies or privacy, email support@catpool.co.uk.

How Catpool uses cookies

Depending on what you allow and which features load, we may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Provide basic website functionality and remember settings where needed
  • Understand how visitors use the site (for example page views and performance)
  • Improve tools, pages and reliability
  • Support security and abuse prevention
  • Display, measure and (where allowed) personalise advertising

Most Catpool tools process what you type or upload in your browser on your device. That local tool use is separate from advertising cookies set by third parties when ads or analytics load.

Types of cookies we may use

  • Strictly necessary: needed for the site to load and work (for example security or consent preferences).
  • Preferences / functional: remember choices such as cookie consent status.
  • Analytics / performance: help us understand traffic and improve the site (only if enabled).
  • Advertising: used by Google AdSense and partners to show and measure ads (only where consent is required and given).

Cookie names, providers and lifetimes can change as plugins and ad partners update. Categories and vendors are shown in Google’s European regulations cookie message where that appears, and in your browser’s site settings.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties, not by Catpool directly. Examples may include:

  • Google AdSense: to display and measure advertising on Catpool. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies. See Google’s policies linked below.
  • Affiliate partners (for example Amazon Associates): if you follow an affiliate link, that partner may set cookies under their own policy so a purchase can be attributed.
  • Hosting, security or font providers: occasional technical cookies or similar storage required to deliver the page.

Third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control how they use data once it leaves our site.

Advertising and how to opt out of personalised ads

Catpool may use Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve and measure ads.

Opting out of personalised ads does not always mean you see no ads; you may still see less relevant advertising.

Your choices and consent

Where required by UK GDPR / PECR, non-essential cookies (such as advertising) should only run after you agree via Google’s European regulations cookie message on Catpool. You can change or withdraw that choice later through the same Google message, or manage personalised ads at adssettings.google.com. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site working.

How long cookies last

Some cookies are session cookies (deleted when you close the browser). Others are persistent and last for a set period or until you delete them. Exact durations depend on the provider and are shown in Google’s cookie message where available, or in your browser’s site settings.

Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy when our tools, advertising setup or the law change. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after an update means you should re-read this page.

Contact

Questions about cookies: support@catpool.co.uk. See also the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.