Cookie Policy

 

Last updated: 25 February 2026

Hot Comps LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://hotcomps.com (the “Website”).

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

 


 

 

1. What are cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners.

Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies). Others are set by third-party services we use (third-party cookies).

 


 

 

2. How we use cookies

 

We use cookies in the following categories:

 

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

 

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website. They enable core functionality such as:

 

  • Account login and session management

  • Security and fraud prevention

  • Load balancing and performance

  • Saving cookie preferences

 

These cookies do not require your consent.

 


 

 

B. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

 

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, including:

 

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Technical performance information

  • Traffic sources

 

This helps us improve usability and performance.

We only use analytics cookies if you have given consent.

We may use services such as Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation where applicable).

 


 

 

C. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)

 

Marketing cookies are used to:

 

  • Measure advertising performance

  • Understand conversions from online advertising

  • Show relevant adverts to people who have previously visited our Website

 

These cookies may be set by services such as:

 

  • Google Ads

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

  • Other advertising or remarketing platforms

 

We only use marketing cookies if you have given consent.

 


 

 

D. Security & Anti-Spam Tools

 

We may use anti-bot or spam-prevention services (for example, CAPTCHA tools) to protect the Website from abuse and automated attacks. These may process technical data such as IP address and device information.

Where such tools are strictly necessary for security, they may operate without consent.

 


 

 

3. How we obtain consent

 

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

 

  • Accept all optional cookies

  • Reject optional cookies

  • Manage preferences

 

Analytics and marketing cookies are not activated unless you provide consent.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link available on the Website.

 


 

 

4. Managing cookies in your browser

 

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

Information on managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help section.

 


 

 

5. Third-Party Services

 

Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services to us. These providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.

For further information about how personal data is processed, please see our Privacy Policy.

 


 

 

6. Changes to this Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our use of cookies. The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated revision date.

 


 

 

7. Contact

 

Hot Comps LTD

15 Palace Street, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR3 1RT

Email: admin@hotcomps.com

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In an industry where some websites have used questionable practices, we are committed to ensuring every site we maintain is fair and trustworthy.

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Every site we manage runs on the exact same secure codebase, our updates are rolled out simultaneously to all sites we maintain, and the code cannot be edited on a per-site basis.

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