Cookie Policy
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Last updated: [Date: ___]
This Cookie Policy explains how PitStop Auto uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, keep your cart contents, and help us understand how the site is used. Similar technologies include pixels, tags and local storage.
Types of cookies we use
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Core functions like the shopping cart, checkout, security and load balancing. The site can't work properly without these. | Session, cart, security tokens |
| Functional / preference | Remember choices such as login state, region or display preferences. | Login, preferences |
| Analytics / performance | Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Usually aggregated/de-identified. | [e.g. Google Analytics — ___] |
| Marketing / advertising | Measure and personalise advertising and track campaign performance. Set only with your consent. | [e.g. Meta Pixel, Google Ads — ___] |
Update this table to reflect the cookies actually set on the live site.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics, payment providers, and embedded content. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies. See Payment & Security and our Privacy Policy.
Managing cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Consent banner: Where shown, use our cookie banner to accept or manage non-essential cookies. [Consent banner to be configured on the live site — ___]
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site (like checkout) from working.
- Opt-outs: Some analytics/advertising providers offer their own opt-out tools.
Helpful guidance is available at www.aboutcookies.org (external).
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our site or the technologies we use change. The current version is always available here.
Contact
Questions about cookies: [Privacy/support email: ___].