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Cookie Policy
Version 1.2 — Last updated 1 July 2026.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and pixel tags — where this policy refers to "cookies" it includes those technologies.
2. Categories we use
- Strictly necessary — required for the site and dashboard to function, including keeping you signed in and protecting against CSRF. These cannot be turned off.
- Preferences — remember choices you make such as language and theme.
- Analytics — help us understand aggregate usage of paytab.co.uk so we can improve it. Set only with your consent and never used for cross-site advertising.
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies for behavioural profiling across other sites.
3. Cookies we set
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pt_session | paytab.co.uk | Keeps you signed in to the merchant dashboard | Strictly necessary | Session |
| pt_csrf | paytab.co.uk | Cross-site request forgery protection on state-changing requests | Strictly necessary | Session |
| pt_consent | paytab.co.uk | Stores your cookie-banner choices so we don't ask again | Strictly necessary | 12 months |
| pt_theme | paytab.co.uk | Remembers light/dark mode preference | Preferences | 12 months |
| pt_lang | paytab.co.uk | Remembers your language preference | Preferences | 12 months |
| pt_analytics | paytab.co.uk | Aggregated, anonymised usage analytics — only set with your consent | Analytics | 13 months |
4. Managing cookies
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via the banner shown on your first visit, and change your choice at any time by clearing your browser's storage for paytab.co.uk. Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies from their settings — see aboutcookies.org for step-by-step guides. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent parts of the merchant dashboard from working.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted in the banner on your next visit.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy: privacy@paytab.co.uk.