Cookie Policy & Data Usage
Last updated: June 2026
The short version
SwapTest uses only essential cookies, the small files needed to keep you signed in and to keep the site secure. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, third-party analytics, or any technology that profiles you or follows you around the web.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device. Cookies let a site remember things between page loads, for example, that you are logged in. Under UK law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, "PECR", and the UK GDPR), cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested do not require consent, while non-essential cookies do.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session token | Keeps you signed in to your account as you move between pages. | Essential | Until you log out or it expires |
| swaptest-cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie preference so we don't ask again. Stored in your browser's local storage, not sent to our servers. | Essential | Until you clear your browser data |
Because both of these are strictly necessary for the service to function, they are exempt from the consent requirement under PECR. The banner you see is informational and lets you record a preference in case we introduce optional cookies in the future.
What we do NOT use
- No Google Analytics, advertising analytics, or any analytics that uses cookies
- No advertising or retargeting cookies
- No social media tracking pixels
- No cross-site or behavioural profiling
Analytics
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how many people visit SwapTest and which websites refer them to us. It is cookieless: it sets no cookies, uses no local storage, does not fingerprint your device, and does not track you across other websites. Because it collects no information that identifies you, it does not require cookie consent under UK PECR.
How we use your data
Beyond cookies, SwapTest processes a limited amount of personal data to run the matching service. In summary:
- Account data (name, email, phone, encrypted password): to create your account and notify you of matches
- Listing data (test centre, date, preferences): to find swap matches for you
- IP address: held briefly for rate limiting to prevent abuse
Your contact details are only shared with another user after you both agree to swap. We never sell your data. The full detail, including the third-party processors we rely on (Resend, Neon, Vercel, Upstash, and Cloudflare) and your rights under UK GDPR, is set out in our Privacy Policy.
Managing cookies
You can clear or block cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that blocking the essential session cookie will prevent you from staying logged in, so parts of SwapTest will not work. To reset your consent choice, clear this site's data in your browser and the banner will appear again on your next visit.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, port, and object to the processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Contact us
Questions about cookies or your data? Email us at hello@swaptest.co.uk.