Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Autowintersafetycheck uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.
Our Location: Jalan Malioboro 134, Surabaya
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, login information, and browsing activity. Cookies are standard technology used across the internet and do not harm your device.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable functions for remembering user information and improving website performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, navigation, and access to restricted content areas.
Status: Required (cannot be disabled)
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They track page visits, bounce rates, and user behavior patterns to improve article quality and website design.
Status: Optional (requires your consent)
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices, such as language preference, font size, and theme selection. They enhance your reading experience by personalizing the website to your preferences.
Status: Optional (requires your consent)
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to show you relevant advertisements and content recommendations. They may be set by advertising partners and social media platforms.
Status: Optional (requires your consent)
How We Use Cookies
- • Website Functionality: Maintaining your session and enabling core features like navigation and content access
- • Performance Analytics: Measuring website traffic, identifying popular articles, and understanding reader behavior patterns
- • Content Personalization: Remembering your preferences to deliver a customized reading experience
- • Security & Fraud Prevention: Protecting your data and detecting suspicious activity
- • Advertising Relevance: Showing you content and advertisements aligned with your interests
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains your user session |
| _ga | Analytical | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification |
| _gat | Analytical | 1 minute | Google Analytics throttling requests |
| _gid | Analytical | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| lang_preference | Preference | 1 year | Stores your language preference |
| theme_mode | Preference | 1 year | Remembers dark/light theme choice |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook pixel tracking |
| NID | Marketing | 6 months | Google ad personalization |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Delete cookies individually or all at once
- • Block cookies from specific sites
- • Enable "Do Not Track" requests
Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time through your browser or by contacting us.
Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some website features may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for website operation, but you can refuse analytical and marketing cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers including Google Analytics, Facebook, and advertising networks. These partners may set their own cookies on our website to:
- • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- • Display relevant advertisements
- • Measure campaign effectiveness
- • Enable social media sharing features
These partners have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies and your data.
Data Retention
Cookie data is retained based on the cookie type and purpose:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Retained for the duration specified in our cookie list (ranging from 24 hours to 2 years)
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized, typically retained for 26 months
You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Autowintersafetycheck Editorial Team
Jalan Malioboro 134, Surabaya
For content feedback and questions: [email protected]
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
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