Cookie Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They serve various functions, including remembering your preferences, enabling certain features, and improving overall user experience. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their purpose and functionality.
Types of Cookies Used
Our website, Affordable VIN Check Service, employs cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our site. They enable features like login, secure area access, and payment processing.
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Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to understand how our website performs and optimize its performance. They help us analyze website traffic, identify any issues, and improve overall speed and reliability.
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Functionality Cookies: These enhance your user experience by customizing content based on your preferences. For instance, they remember your language choice or allow you to stay logged in for future visits.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies (often placed by third parties) to deliver personalized advertisements and track your browsing behavior across multiple websites for marketing purposes.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have control over the cookies used on our site. 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, block third-party cookies, or receive notifications when a cookie is set. The specific steps vary depending on your browser; refer to the browser’s help documentation for detailed instructions.
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Deleting Cookies: You can also delete cookies already stored on your device by clearing your browser data. This will remove all cookies associated with our website and any other sites you’ve visited.
Third-Party Cookies
Our site may use third-party cookies, particularly for advertising and analytics purposes. These cookies are set by entities other than us, and we have no direct control over them. They help us understand your interests, deliver relevant ads, and track website performance. Examples include Google Analytics and advertising networks.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to consent to the use of cookies. By visiting our website, you agree to our placement of necessary and functionality cookies. For non-essential (targeting/advertising) cookies, we will seek your explicit consent before setting them. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us at [email protected].
Updates and Contact
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to comply with relevant regulations, such as GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR. The last update was on January 1, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns about cookies or this policy, please contact us at the above email address.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.