Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Car Momentum UK ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at car-momentum.com (the "Website"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a predetermined period
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website's functionality:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to accounts, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session management and security
• Shopping cart functionality
• User authentication and login state
• Cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Website traffic analysis
• Popular pages and content identification
• User journey tracking
• Performance monitoring

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

• Language preferences
• Remembering login details
• Customized content display
• User interface preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

• Targeted advertising
• Social media integration
• Marketing campaign effectiveness
• Retargeting and remarketing

4. Specific Cookies We Use

4.1 Necessary Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Session management and security	Session
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year
cart_token	Shopping cart functionality	7 days

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - session state	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours

4.3 Marketing Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - tracking and advertising	3 months
IDE	Google DoubleClick - advertising targeting	1 year

5. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions and generate reports about website activity.

For more information: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media buttons and widgets that may set cookies to track your interactions with social media content.

5.3 Customer Support

We use customer support tools that may place cookies to enhance the support experience and track support interactions.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose your preferences. You can:

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

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

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

7. Opt-Out Options

7.1 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: Google Analytics Opt-out

7.2 Advertising Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

• Your Online Choices (EU)
• All About Cookies

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

8.1 Necessary Cookies

Disabling necessary cookies may result in:

• Inability to complete purchases
• Loss of login functionality
• Reduced website security
• Broken shopping cart functionality

8.2 Other Cookies

Disabling other cookies may result in:

• Less personalized content
• Repeated cookie consent requests
• Less relevant advertising
• Reduced website performance insights

9. Mobile Devices and Apps

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

• Local storage
• Device identifiers
• App analytics tools
• Push notification tokens

You can manage these through your device settings and app permissions.

10. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy and complies with applicable data protection laws, including:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may process cookie data outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions
• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Binding Corporate Rules
• Certification schemes

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Requesting renewed consent where required
• Email notification for substantial changes

13. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data processed through cookies, including:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Right to withdraw consent

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

15. Complaints

If you have concerns about our use of cookies, you can contact the UK's supervisory authority: