Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how AutoSolutions Garage ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, autosolutionsgarage.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, you would not be able to use basic features of our Website.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our Website. They help us understand how effective our marketing campaigns are, and how we can improve our Website to provide a better user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect this information.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences or region.
• Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers. We may use these cookies to deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior.

Purposes of Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure the proper functioning of our Website.
• To improve the user experience by remembering your preferences.
• To analyze Website traffic and usage patterns.
• To personalize content and advertising.
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Specific Cookies We Use

Here is a detailed list of the cookies we use and their purposes:

List of Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.	Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.	Analytics	1 minute
PHPSESSID	Used to maintain user session information.	Essential	Session
cookie_consent	Used to remember user's cookie consent preferences.	Functional	1 year
marketing_cookie	Used to track users for marketing purposes.	Marketing	30 days

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies, which are cookies placed by a domain other than our Website. These cookies are subject to the respective third party's cookie policy. We use third-party cookies for analytics and advertising purposes.

Some of the third-party services we use that may set cookies include:

1. Google Analytics: For website analytics and reporting. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy.
2. Google Ads: For delivering personalized advertising. You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ads Settings.
3. Social Media Platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn): These platforms may use cookies to track your browsing activity and personalize your experience if you are logged in to their services.

How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or prompt you each time a website wants to set a cookie. However, please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
• Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our Website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept or reject different categories of cookies.
• Third-Party Tools: There are also third-party tools and browser extensions available that can help you manage and block cookies.

Cookie Consent

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. We will also display a cookie consent banner to obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings.

Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

AutoSolutions Garage
123 Auto Lane
San Francisco, CA 94101
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 555-0100

This Cookies Policy is effective as of October 26, 2024.

Policy prepared by: Eleanor Vance, Data Protection Officer, AutoSolutions Garage.