Last updated: 17 June 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They let sites remember your actions and preferences, measure usage, and — on a site like ours — track affiliate referrals so we can earn commission.
How we use cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies — required for the site to function (e.g. security, load balancing, remembering your cookie choices). These don’t need consent.
- Security / anti-spam (Google reCAPTCHA) — our Contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 to block spam and abuse. Google may set cookies and process limited device and usage data for this purpose, under Google’s own privacy terms.
- Analytics cookies — we don’t currently set analytics cookies. If we add privacy-respecting analytics in future, it will only be with your consent.
- Affiliate / tracking cookies — when you click an outbound deal link, the retailer’s affiliate network (e.g. Awin) may set a cookie so that if you buy something, the sale is credited to VapeBargains. These typically last around 30 days and let us earn commission at no extra cost to you.
We do not use advertising/retargeting cookies to build marketing profiles of you.
Managing cookies
When you first visit, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner, and change your choice at any time by reopening the cookie settings from the banner. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as well. Note that affiliate cookies are set by the retailer/network once you leave our site and click through — managing those is handled by your browser settings and the network’s own controls.
More information
For general guidance on cookies and how to control them, see the ICO’s guidance at ico.org.uk or aboutcookies.org.