1) Cookies and similar technologies
A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer or electronic device when you access our website. Similar technologies include web beacons, action tags, local shared objects (‘flash cookies’) and single-pixel gifs. Such technologies can be used to track users’ actions and activities, and to store information about them. We use these cookies and/or similar technologies on this website for the following purposes:
We use Google’s analytics service (Google Analytics) to record site traffic. Google use these cookies to collect anonymous data, which we can then evaluate using their reporting tools.
2) Information collected
The information we obtain from our use of cookies will not usually contain your personal data. While we may obtain information about your computer or any other electronic device which you use to access our website, such as your IP address, your browser and/or other internet log information, this information will not usually identify you personally.
In certain circumstances we may also collect personal information about you but only where you voluntarily provide it (e.g by completing an online form) or where you purchase goods or services from us.
3) Consent for cookies
In most cases we will need your consent in order to use cookies on this website. The exception is where the cookie is essential in order for us to provide you with a service you have requested, or essential to the inherent functionality of the website (e.g to enable you to store items in a shopping basket and/or to use our check-out process).
4) Third-party cookies
We work with third party suppliers who may also set cookies on our website. These cookies and their third party owners, are included in the table below. These third party suppliers are responsible for the cookies they set on our site. If you want further information please go to the website for the relevant third party.
5) Cookies and similar technologies used on this website
The following cookies/similar technologies are used on this website:Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose description | Expiry |
| _cfduid | inspectlet.com | Used by the content networlk, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic | 1 year |
Statistical Cookies
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose description | Expiry |
| _ga | automotiveit.com | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website | 2 years |
| _gat | automotiveit.com | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | Session |
| _gid | automotiveit.com | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website | Session |
Marketing Cookies
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose description | Expiry |
| _gads | automotiveit.com | Used to register what adds have been displayed to the user | 2 years |
| _insp_nv | automotiveit.com | Used to make live streaming of video content more efficient | 1 year |
| _insp_slim | automotiveit.com | Used to make live streaming of video content more efficient | 1 year |
| _insp_wid | automotiveit.com | Used to make live streaming of video content more efficient | 1 year |
| _kuid_ | krxd.net | Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads. | 179 days |
| ads/user-lists/# | google.com | Unclassified | Session |
| C | rubiconproject.com | Unclassified | Session |
| collect | Google-analytics.com | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | Session |
| GoogleAdServingTest | automotiveit.com | Used to register what ads have been displayed to the user | Session |
| IDE | Doubleclick.net | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user’s actions after view or clicking one of the advertiser’s ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user | 1 year |
| Khaos | rubiconproject.com | Registers anonymised user data, such as IP address, geographical location, visited websites, and what ads the user has clicked, with the purpose of optimising ad display based on the user’s movement on websites that use the same ad network | 6 months |
| mako_uid | eyeota.net | Collects data on user visits to the website, such as what pages have been accessed. The registered data is used to categorise the user’s interest and demographic profiles in terms of resales for targeted marketing. | 1 year |
| match/bounce | eyeota.net | Collects data on user visits to the website, such as what pages have been accessed. The registered data is used to categorise the user’s interest and demographic profiles in terms of resales for targeted marketing. | 1 year |
| pcs/activeview | googlesyndication.com | Unclassified | Session |
| put_# | rubiconproject.com | Registers anonymised user data, such as IP address, geographical location, visited websites, and what ads the user has clicked, with the purpose of optimising ad display based on the user’s movement on websites that use the same ad network | 30 days |
| r/collect | doubleclick.net | Unclassified | Session |
| rpb | rubiconproject.com | Registers anonymised user data, such as IP address, geographical location, visited websites, and what ads the user has clicked, with the purpose of optimising ad display based on the user’s movement on websites that use the same ad networkr | 30 days |
| rpx | rubiconproject.com | Unclassified | 30 days |
| sess | adnxs.com | Used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies | session |
| tap.php | rubiconproject.com | Unclassified | session |
| TDCPM | adsrvr.org | Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads. | 1 year |
| TCID | adsrvr.org | Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads. | 1 year |
| test_cookie | doubleclick.net | Used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies | 1 year |
| tuuid | creative-serving.com | Unclassified | 1 year |
| uid | adform.net | Registers a unique user ID that recognises the user’s browser when visiting websites that use the same network. The purpose is to optimise display of ads based on the user’s movements and various ad providers’ | 2 months |
| UserID1 | adition.com | Unclassified | 179 days |
| uuid | mathtag.com | Collects the user’s visits to the website, such s what pages have been loaded. The registered data is used for targeted ads | 1 year |
| uuid | mathtag.com | Collects the user’s visits to the website, such s what pages have been loaded. The registered data is used for targeted ads | 1 year |
| uuidc | mathtag.com | Collects the user’s visits to the website, such s what pages have been loaded. The registered data is used for targeted ads | 1 year |
| vdnaWidetMC | visualdna.com | Makes it possible for VisualDNA to create psychographic user profiling. Used to display ads that are targeted t the user and for credit rating etc. | 3 months |
| wfivefivec | w55c.net | Collects data on user visits to the website, such as what pages have been loaded. The registered data s used for targeted ads. | 13 months |
Unclassified Cookies
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose description | Expiry |
| _insp_dct | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Session |
| _insp_lml | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| _insp_sid | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | 1 year |
| _insp_targlpt | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | 1 year |
| _insp_targlpu | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | 1 year |
| _insp_uid | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | 2915300 days |
| _kxkuid | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| _kxtech | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| _kxuser | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| _kxwhistle | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| axd | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| axd | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | 1 year |
| axd | theadex.com | Unclassified | 1 year |
| converson | e.visualdna.com | Unclassified | Session |
| d/12/i/2.gif | dmp.theadex.com | Unclassified | Session |
| d/506/3014/i/1.gif | dmp.theadex.com | Unclassified | Session |
| d/506/3014/i/3.gif | dmp.theadex.com | Unclassified | Session |
| d/506/i/2.gif | dmp.theadex.com | Unclassified | Session |
| d/cm.gif | dmp.theadex.com | Unclassified | Session |
| krux_views | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Session |
| kxkuid | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| kxtech | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| kxuser | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| kxvisits | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| kxwhistle | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Persistent |
| page_takeover_campaign | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | Session |
| tis | automotiveit.com | Unclassified | 1 year |
6) How to turn off cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the websites below tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, some of our website features may not function as a result.
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
The All About Cookies website is a free resource for marketers and consumers which explains what cookies are and how they are used.
For further information on cookies generally visit aboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner’s webpage on cookies ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/