Cookie Policy
What cookies we use and how to manage them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the owners of the site.
This policy explains what cookies we use on autobooks.co.uk, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What cookies do we use?
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under UK PECR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask you again | 12 months | |
| session | Maintains your session state while you browse the site | Session |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are most visited, how long people spend on the site, and where they come from. This information helps us improve the website. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Marketing cookies
These cookies track the effectiveness of our marketing activity and may be used to show you relevant advertisements. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook — tracks visits across websites for advertising purposes | 3 months | |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads — measures ad conversion effectiveness | 3 months |
How to manage your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or customise your preferences.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking"Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page, or by contacting us at hello@autobooks.co.uk.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect how some websites work)
For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser:
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third parties, such as Google Analytics. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices which we do not control. Links to relevant third-party policies:
More information
For more information about how we use personal data collected via cookies, please see our Privacy Policy.
For more information about cookies generally, visit ico.org.uk.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@autobooks.co.uk.