Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, improve your experience, and help us understand how our website is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
Gloomy Coast Motors uses cookies to:
Remember your cookie preferences
Improve your browsing experience
Understand how visitors use our website
Provide relevant content and advertisements
Ensure our website functions properly
Analyse website performance and user behaviour
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
cookies_accepted
Stores your cookie preferences
1 year
session_id
Maintains your session on the website
Session
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.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
analytics_cookies
Tracks analytics cookie consent
1 year
_ga
Distinguishes unique users
2 years
_gid
Distinguishes unique users
24 hours
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
marketing_cookies
Tracks marketing cookie consent
1 year
fb_pixel
Facebook advertising tracking
90 days
google_ads
Google advertising tracking
90 days
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use cookies from third-party services to enhance functionality:
Google Analytics: For website performance analysis
Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising
Google Ads: For online advertising campaigns
YouTube: For embedded video content
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:
Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies
Custom Settings: Choose specific types of cookies
5.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset all preferences)
Using browser settings to block specific cookies
5.3 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
Your preferences may not be remembered
Some interactive features may not work
We may not be able to customise content for you
Contact forms may not function correctly
7. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain until their expiry date or you delete them
Consent Cookies: Stored for 12 months to remember your preferences
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies that store personal data:
Right to be informed about cookies we use
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to access data collected through cookies
Right to have cookie data deleted
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: