Autocheck Cookies Policy
1. Introduction
Our websites (www.auto-check.uk and www.auto-check.io) use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and help us improve our services.
Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet). They contain unique identifiers that help distinguish you from other users. Cookies allow information gathered on one webpage to be remembered for use on another, enabling a personalised experience and providing us with valuable insights into how you interact with our websites and third-party services.
Cookies are not harmful to your device (e.g., they do not contain viruses or malicious code). However, some users may prefer to limit the information shared to avoid targeted advertising.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies can be classified in the following ways:
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period, allowing the website to remember your preferences when you return.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
- First-Party Cookies: Set by Autocheck’s website.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by other companies that provide services such as analytics, social media integration, or advertising.
Categories of Cookies
- Necessary Cookies:
- Essential for the website to function correctly.
- Performance/Functionality Cookies:
- Help us understand how users interact with our site and allow us to personalise content and remember preferences.
- Analytical Cookies:
- Collect data on metrics like visitor numbers and bounce rates to help us improve the site.
- Marketing/Advertising Cookies:
- Tailor online ads to your interests based on your browsing history and help us measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- Social Media Pixels:
- Used to track interactions with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn) and measure the performance of social media advertising campaigns.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and social media pixels for the following purposes:
- Tracking Website Usage: To analyse how visitors navigate and interact with our websites.
- Personalised Experience: To remember your preferences and enhance your user experience.
- User Authentication: To keep you signed in to your account.
- Content Engagement: To capture data on views and shares of content we post.
- Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our social media campaigns.
4. Cookies We Use
Details of the specific cookies used on our websites are outlined in Attachment 1 of this policy.
We require your permission to use cookies. When you first visit our websites, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to accept or decline cookies.
You can also update your cookie settings at any time by selecting the cookie icon on our websites.
5. Managing Cookies
- Browser Settings: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Refer to your device’s user manual or visit https://allaboutcookies.org/how-to-manage-cookies for detailed instructions on managing cookies in different browsers.
- Deleting Cookies: You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: You can opt-out of tracking from specific cookies directly with third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of certain pages and features of our websites.
6. Questions and Further Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy: https://auto-check.uk/privacy-policy
Alternatively, you can contact us at info@auto-check.uk for more information.