Cookie policy
Last updated: May 2026.
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about you, your preferences, or your actions on the site. This policy explains which cookies we use on switchhealthinsurer.co.uk and how to manage them.
Cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| shi_session | Maintains your session if you partially complete the comparison form. | Strictly necessary | Session |
| shi_consent | Remembers your cookie-consent choice. | Strictly necessary | 12 months |
| _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Anonymous analytics on how the site is used, to help us improve content and layout. Only set if you consent. | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
Strictly necessary cookies
Strictly necessary cookies enable core website functionality such as preserving form state. We rely on these without consent because the site cannot work properly without them.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand which content and tools visitors find useful. They are only set with your consent and are anonymised where possible.
Managing your preferences
You can manage cookies in your browser settings — most browsers let you block, restrict or delete cookies at any time. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the website from working.
Updates to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Significant changes will be flagged on the homepage.
Related: Privacy notice.