Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Elite Pokémon Auctions Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on elitepokemonauctions.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. Cookies are governed in the UK by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR.

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as being signed in) over a period of time.

2. Cookies we use

Strictly necessary (no consent required)

• Session & authentication: keep you signed in and secure your session.
• Security tokens: protect against CSRF and abuse.
• Load balancing: route your requests to the correct server.

Functional (used only where enabled)

• Preferences: remember display settings such as theme.
• Watchlist state: remember which auctions you are watching between visits.

Analytics (opt-in)

• Aggregate, privacy-respecting analytics that help us improve the Platform.
• These are only set after you consent via our cookie banner.

Third-party cookies

• Stripe: fraud prevention on checkout pages (strictly necessary for payments).
• Google (if used): only when you choose "Continue with Google" to sign in.

3. Your choices

• You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner.
• You can clear or block cookies through your browser settings; strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core features (bidding, checkout).
• You can change your preferences at any time by clearing site data and revisiting.

4. Do Not Track

Because there is no consistent industry standard for "Do Not Track" signals, our Platform does not currently respond to them.

5. Changes

We will update this policy when we change how we use cookies. Please check periodically.

6. Contact

Questions: privacy@elitepokemonauctions.co.uk.