Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: September 1, 2023
AutoPick Toronto ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website autopicktoronto.ca (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies. Please read this policy in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Site.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and sometimes tailor content based on your browsing habits.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Site, such as:
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. The specific types of cookies served through our Site and the purposes they perform are described below:
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers the user's selected language | 1 year |
| user_preferences | Stores user preferences for site customization | 1 year |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, to measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website | 2 years |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements, track conversions and improve ad relevance | 3 months |
| ads/ga-audiences | Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors likely to convert to customers | Session |
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:
These cookies are set by social media platforms on our Site to enable sharing content from our pages to those platforms or to enhance your profiles on those platforms.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information about your use of our Site, including what pages you visited and how long you spent on them. For more information, please see Google's Privacy Policy.
You have several options for managing cookies on our Site:
We provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website or by clicking the button below:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our Site. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret these signals.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Site. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
AutoPick Toronto
123 Yonge Street, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5C 1W4
Canada
Phone: (416) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]