Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 25, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Car Market UK uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our website
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve our website performance and functionality
• Enable certain website features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing	Session
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
security_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
analytics_id	Tracks website usage and performance	2 years
page_views	Counts page views for analytics	30 days
user_behavior	Analyzes user interaction patterns	6 months

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
marketing_prefs	Stores marketing preferences	1 year
ad_targeting	Enables targeted advertising	90 days
campaign_tracking	Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness	30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Fonts: For loading web fonts
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing buttons
• Analytics Services: For website performance analysis

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie settings

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Some personalized features may not be available
• Website performance tracking will be limited
• Certain interactive features may not work

7. Cookie Retention

Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Necessary Cookies: Retained as long as needed for site functionality
• Optional Cookies: Retained based on your consent preferences

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guidance
• Your Online Choices