Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings that can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Types of Cookies by Duration

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

Types of Cookies by Origin

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (autoproparts.com)
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)

2. How We Use Cookies

Parts Geeks uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and provide personalized content. We use cookies for the following purposes:

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
autopro_session	User session management and login state	Session	Essential
cart_token	Shopping cart persistence	30 days	Essential
csrf_token	Security and CSRF protection	Session	Essential
user_preferences	Store user settings and preferences	1 year	Functional
recently_viewed	Track recently viewed products	30 days	Functional
_ga	Google Analytics - visitor identification	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics - session identification	24 hours	Analytics
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - conversion tracking	3 months	Marketing
_gcl_au	Google Ads - conversion tracking	3 months	Marketing

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These partners help us provide better services and analyze website performance.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Browser Cookie Settings

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

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

6. Mobile Devices and Apps

When you access our website through mobile devices or our mobile app, we may collect information through cookies and similar technologies:

Mobile Browsers

Mobile browsers handle cookies similarly to desktop browsers. You can manage cookie settings through your mobile browser's privacy settings.

Mobile App

Our mobile app may use app-specific identifiers and local storage instead of traditional cookies. You can manage these through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
• Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads

7. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis

We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie banner when you first visit our website. Our legal basis for processing includes:

• Consent: For marketing and analytics cookies
• Legitimate Interest: For performance optimization and fraud prevention
• Contractual Necessity: For essential cookies required for service delivery
• Legal Obligation: For compliance with applicable laws

Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Using our Cookie Preference Center
• Clearing your browser cookies
• Adjusting your browser settings
• Contacting our privacy team

8. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate security measures to protect information collected through cookies:

• Secure cookie transmission (HTTPS)
• HttpOnly and Secure flags on sensitive cookies
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access to cookie data

Cookie Retention Periods

• Session Cookies: Deleted when browser is closed
• Authentication Cookies: 30 days or until logout
• Preference Cookies: 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: 2 years maximum
• Marketing Cookies: 3 months maximum

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or email if changes are significant
• Request new consent if required by law
• Provide clear information about what has changed

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.