Cookie Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in providing functionalities that enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and enable certain features. These files contain bits of information that websites use to recognize users and respond accordingly.
Types of Cookies Used
Our website, Vehicle Structural Repair (http://vehicle-structural-repair.autobodyshop-talk.com), employs various types of cookies to improve your online experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They allow you to navigate through pages and access secured areas. Without these, certain features may not work as intended.
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Performance Cookies: We use performance cookies to understand how our site is performing and to optimize its performance. This includes tracking loading times, error reports, and user behavior on the site. The data collected helps us improve our website’s speed and reliability.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable additional features and personalize your experience on our platform. They remember settings you’ve chosen, such as language preferences, and allow us to provide content tailored to your interests.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use third-party cookies for advertising purposes, to deliver targeted content, and to analyze visitor behavior. These cookies help us understand your interests and present relevant promotions or ads.
User Control and Management
You have control over how cookies are used on our website. Here’s how you can manage them:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, modify settings, and even delete cookies stored by your browser. The methods vary depending on the browser you use, but these settings are typically found in your privacy or security settings.
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Opt-Out Tools: We respect your choice to opt out of tracking activities. Several third-party tools offer cookie consent management solutions, allowing you to customize your preferences and block cookies that fall outside your acceptance criteria.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may incorporate third-party services and plugins that use cookies. These include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media sharing buttons. We work with these third parties to ensure they comply with relevant data protection regulations. For instance:
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Analytics: Google Analytics is a common tool used for web traffic analysis. It collects information about your online behavior, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and device details (in an aggregated and anonymized form). You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting their privacy website and installing their browser add-on.
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Advertising: We may display targeted ads through ad networks who use cookies to track your online activities across multiple websites for advertising purposes. You can control these preferences through the settings provided by these ad networks.
Consent and Settings
We believe in transparent practices, and your consent is essential. Here’s how you give consent and adjust cookie settings:
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Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, a banner will appear, informing you of our use of cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies, with an option to review our detailed Cookie Policy.
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User Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through browser settings or by using the opt-out tools provided by third parties. Your choices will be saved, ensuring that subsequent visits respect your preferences.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to review it periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions about cookies, our Cookie Policy, or your privacy, please contact us at [email protected].