Apex Automotive - Cookies Policy
At Apex Automotive, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use your data. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, apexautomotive.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
How We Use Cookies
Apex Automotive uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the performance of our website and provide a better user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics to understand user behavior and optimize our site accordingly.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our website:
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by the website that you are visiting directly. They are used to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by a domain other than that of the website you are visiting. They are used to track your online activity across different websites and deliver targeted advertising.
Specific Cookies Used
The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Performance |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Performance |
| PHPSESSID | Apex Automotive | Used to maintain user session. | Session | Essential |
| cookieConsent | Apex Automotive | Records user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | Functionality |
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you each time a cookie is offered. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our website or use certain features.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We may provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. This tool will enable you to accept or reject different categories of cookies.
- Third-Party Tools: You can also use third-party tools and browser add-ons to manage cookies. These tools may provide more advanced features, such as the ability to delete specific cookies or block tracking technologies.
More Information
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy or the way we use cookies, please contact us at:
Apex Automotive
123 Auto Lane
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 555-1212
Email: [email protected]
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy.
Apex Automotive is dedicated to ensuring your online privacy and providing transparent information regarding the use of cookies on our platform. Our detailed policies and practices reflect our commitment to creating a secure and user-friendly browsing experience. We believe in empowering our users with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions about their online data and privacy preferences.