Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Cars Dey uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. Understanding how we use cookies helps you make informed choices about your privacy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. Without them, core features would not work. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
What they do:
- Maintain your session while browsing
- Remember items in your cart during checkout
- Enable secure authentication
- Protect against security threats
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 30 days
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. This helps us identify issues and improve our platform.
What they do:
- Measure page load times and performance
- Track error rates and issues
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Analyze user journeys through the site
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your choices to provide a more tailored experience.
What they do:
- Remember your language preference
- Store your location settings
- Save your search filters and preferences
- Remember if you've dismissed notifications
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners. They help deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests.
What they do:
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you relevant ads on other websites
- Limit how often you see the same ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Duration: Up to 2 years
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies are stored on your device. Here's how you can manage your preferences:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies: Remove all or specific cookies
- Block cookies: Prevent certain types of cookies from being set
- Allow/block by site: Create exceptions for specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions
Each browser handles cookie settings differently. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our platform:
- You may need to log in more frequently
- Some features may not work as expected
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- Checkout and booking processes may be affected
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies on your device:
- Vercel Analytics: For website performance monitoring and optimization
- Payment Providers: For secure payment processing (e.g., PayStack)
- Google Maps: For location and mapping features
These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for features like saved searches
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser
- Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that help us understand email engagement
These technologies work similarly to cookies and are subject to the same controls in your browser settings.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked.
Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, we do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage tracking through the cookie controls described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- For significant changes, we may provide additional notice
- Your continued use of our Platform after changes indicates acceptance
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Emailprivacy@carsdey.com
- Phone+233 (0) 30 123 4567