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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies

Last updated: December 2024

Table of Contents

  • 1. What Are Cookies
  • 2. Why We Use Cookies
  • 3. Types of Cookies We Use
  • 4. Cookie Categories
  • 5. Third-Party Cookies
  • 6. How to Manage Cookies
  • 7. Cookie Consent
  • 8. Other Tracking Technologies
  • 9. Updates to This Policy
  • 10. Contact Us

1. What Are Cookies

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.

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, your browser downloads our cookies and stores them on your device. These cookies contain information that helps us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Provide personalized content and features
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your user experience
  • Deliver relevant advertising

1.2 Cookie Lifespan

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

2. Why We Use Cookies

Teledsfaka Auto Sales uses cookies for several important purposes:

2.1 Essential Website Functions

  • Enabling basic website functionality
  • Maintaining security and preventing fraud
  • Remembering your cookie preferences
  • Preserving your session and login status

2.2 User Experience Enhancement

  • Remembering your language and region preferences
  • Storing your vehicle search criteria
  • Personalizing content based on your interests
  • Improving website navigation and performance

2.3 Analytics and Performance

  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Measuring website performance and effectiveness
  • Identifying popular content and services
  • Optimizing our website and services

2.4 Marketing and Advertising

  • Delivering relevant advertisements
  • Measuring advertising effectiveness
  • Providing personalized marketing content
  • Retargeting visitors with relevant offers

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our website (teledsfaka.com) and can only be read by our website.

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains user session Session
cookie_consent Stores cookie preferences 1 year
csrf_token Security protection Session

Functional Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Remembers user settings 6 months
vehicle_search Stores search filters 30 days
language_pref Language selection 1 year

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by external services we use on our website.

Analytics Cookies

Service Purpose Duration
Google Analytics Website usage analytics 26 months
Hotjar User behavior analysis 12 months

Marketing Cookies

Service Purpose Duration
Google Ads Advertising and retargeting 90 days
Facebook Pixel Social media advertising 90 days

4. Cookie Categories

We classify our cookies into the following categories:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for basic website functionality

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest

Can be disabled: No (would break website functionality)

Examples: Security cookies, session management, cookie consent

4.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization

Legal Basis: Consent

Can be disabled: Yes

Examples: Language preferences, search filters, user settings

4.3 Performance/Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Analyze website usage and performance

Legal Basis: Consent

Can be disabled: Yes

Examples: Google Analytics, page views, user journeys

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertising and marketing

Legal Basis: Consent

Can be disabled: Yes

Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, retargeting

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on our website:

5.1 Analytics Services

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights

Data Collected: Page views, session duration, device information, location

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

5.2 Advertising Services

Google Ads

Purpose: Display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance

Data Collected: Ad interactions, conversion tracking, remarketing

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Ad Settings

Facebook Pixel

Purpose: Social media advertising and audience building

Data Collected: Website visits, conversions, custom audiences

Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences

5.3 Social Media Integration

Our website may include social media features that set cookies to enable sharing and interaction. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

6.1 Cookie Settings on Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button → Options
  2. Select Privacy & Security
  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, configure your preferences

Safari

  1. Safari menu → Preferences
  2. Click Privacy tab
  3. Select your cookie blocking preferences

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
  3. Configure your cookie settings

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or device privacy settings.

6.4 Industry Opt-Out Tools

You can use industry-provided tools to opt-out of targeted advertising:

  • Your Online Choices (Australia)
  • Network Advertising Initiative
  • Digital Advertising Alliance

7. Cookie Consent

7.1 Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

7.2 Granular Control

Our cookie preference center allows you to:

  • Enable or disable specific cookie categories
  • View detailed information about each cookie type
  • Change your preferences at any time
  • Understand the impact of your choices

7.3 Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Updating your preferences in our cookie center
  • Clearing your browser cookies
  • Contacting us directly

7.4 Essential Cookies

Please note that strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for website functionality. Disabling these cookies may prevent proper website operation.

8. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

8.1 Web Beacons

Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails to track user interactions and measure engagement.

8.2 Local Storage

Browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device for improved performance and functionality.

8.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that maintains data for the duration of your browser session.

8.4 Device Fingerprinting

We may collect technical information about your device (browser type, screen resolution, etc.) to enhance security and prevent fraud.

8.5 Server Logs

Our web servers automatically record information about your visits, including IP addresses, page requests, and timestamps.

9. Updates to This Policy

9.1 Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie practices
  • New technologies or services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Industry best practices

9.2 Notification of Changes

When we make significant changes to this policy, we will:

  • Update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this page
  • Display a notice on our website
  • Send notification to email subscribers (if applicable)
  • Re-request consent for new cookie uses

9.3 Review Recommendation

We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Privacy & Cookies Team

Teledsfaka Auto Sales Pty Ltd

Email

[email protected]

Phone

+61 1300 650 733

Address

123 Automotive Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Australian Information Commissioner
  • All About Cookies

This Cookie Policy is effective as of December 1, 2024.

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