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 a better user experience, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website.
How We Use Cookies
AutoMob uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and deliver targeted advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take which amount to a request for services, such as:
- Setting your privacy preferences
- Logging in to your account
- Filling in forms
- Managing your shopping cart
Examples:
- Session cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
- Load balancing cookies for site performance
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Purpose: Website functionality
Can be disabled: No (essential for site operation)
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our website’s performance and user experience.
Information collected:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Links clicked
- Referral sources
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (general, not specific)
Services used:
- Google Analytics
- Hotjar (heatmaps and user behavior)
- Microsoft Clarity
Duration: Up to 2 years
Purpose: Website analytics and improvement
Can be disabled: Yes
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interaction with our site. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Features enabled:
- Remembering your preferences (language, region, etc.)
- Saving your service selections
- Remembering your location for local results
- Providing chat support functionality
Duration: Up to 1 year
Purpose: Enhanced user experience
Can be disabled: Yes (but may affect functionality)
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Information used:
- Pages you visit on our site
- Products/services you view
- Links you click
- Your general location
- Demographic information
Services used:
- Google Ads
- Facebook Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Bing Ads
Duration: Up to 2 years
Purpose: Targeted advertising
Can be disabled: Yes
Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) that we have integrated into our website. They enable you to share content from our site on social media and may track your browsing behavior across different websites.
Features:
- Social sharing buttons
- Embedded social media content
- Social login functionality
Duration: Varies by platform
Purpose: Social media integration
Can be disabled: Yes
Detailed Cookie List
First-Party Cookies (Set by AutoMob)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
automob_session | Maintains your session | Essential | Session |
automob_preferences | Stores your site preferences | Functionality | 1 year |
automob_consent | Stores your cookie consent choices | Essential | 1 year |
automob_cart | Remembers items in your cart | Essential | 7 days |
Third-Party Cookies
| Service | Cookie Names | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat | Website analytics | Up to 2 years |
| Google Ads | IDE, DSID, test_cookie | Advertising | Up to 2 years |
fr, _fbp | Advertising & tracking | Up to 90 days | |
| Hotjar | _hjid, _hjSession | User behavior analysis | 1 year |
How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies and similar technologies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings preferences. Here’s how:
Google Chrome:
- Click the three-dot menu > Settings
- Click “Privacy and security” > “Cookies and other site data”
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the menu button > Settings
- Select “Privacy & Security”
- Under “Cookies and Site Data,” choose your settings
Safari:
- Go to Preferences > Privacy
- Choose your cookie preferences under “Cookies and website data”
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three-dot menu > Settings
- Select “Cookies and site permissions”
- Choose your cookie settings
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies specifically, you can opt out through:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don’t want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can use the opt-out options above.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If You Disable Essential Cookies:
- You won’t be able to log in to your account
- Shopping cart functionality will not work
- Forms may not submit properly
- Security features will be compromised
If You Disable Analytics Cookies:
- We won’t be able to track site performance
- User experience improvements may be delayed
- We can’t identify and fix issues as quickly
If You Disable Functionality Cookies:
- Your preferences won’t be remembered
- You’ll need to re-enter information more frequently
- Some site features may not work as expected
If You Disable Advertising Cookies:
- You’ll still see ads, but they won’t be personalized
- You may see the same ad repeatedly
- Ads may be less relevant to your interests
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. When you click on these links, you may be allowing third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites or their use of cookies. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these websites.
Mobile Devices
If you access our website through a mobile device, you can control cookies through your device settings:
iOS Devices: Settings > Safari > Block Cookies
Android Devices: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data
You can also control advertising identifiers:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
Cookie Consent for EU Visitors
If you are visiting from the European Union, we comply with the EU Cookie Law and ePrivacy Directive. We will:
- Obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Provide clear information about what cookies we use
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
- Respect your cookie preferences
Your consent is stored for 12 months, after which we will ask for your consent again.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@automob.com
Phone: 1-800-AUTO-MOB
Address: AutoMob Detailing Services
123 Detail Street
Your City, ST 12345
Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:
- All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
- ICO Cookie Guidance: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies
- European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/legal/cookies
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
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