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TradeWise Ltd · Last updated: 1 September 2026
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| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
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Stripe Identity
Photo-ID verification for tradespeople. Only runs when a tradesperson starts that check.
postcodes.io
Turns a postcode into coordinates so we can match nearby tradespeople. Receives the postcode only.
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