Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer until deleted, while session cookies expire when you close your browser. Cookies also can be first-party cookies, which are set by the website you are visiting, or third-party cookies, which are set by a domain other than that of the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are often used for advertising and tracking across multiple websites.

At AutoFix Garage, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

How We Use Cookies

AutoFix Garage uses cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and making appointments. Without these cookies, some services you have asked for cannot be provided.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the way our website works. We use tools like Google Analytics to gather and analyze this information.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
• Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission.
• Security Cookies: These cookies help us protect your information and prevent fraud. For example, they can detect and respond to security incidents.

Here is a table summarizing the types of cookies we use:

Cookies Used by AutoFix Garage

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Maintains user session	Essential	Session
_ga	Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics)	Performance	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes unique users per session (Google Analytics)	Performance	24 hours
cookie_consent	Records user’s consent to cookies	Functionality	1 year
ad_prefs	Tracks ad preferences for relevant advertising	Advertising	30 days

We also use third-party services like Google Analytics, which uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of our website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Your Choices

You have several options when it comes to managing cookies:

1. Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, as well as to set preferences for certain websites. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features or services. Here's how you can manage cookies in some popular browsers:
   • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
   • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
   • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
   • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
2. Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to accept or reject different categories of cookies, except for essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly. You can access the cookie consent tool at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
3. Third-Party Opt-Outs: You can also opt-out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the websites of the advertising networks or providers. For example, you can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. You can also visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) websites to learn more about online advertising and how to opt-out of interest-based advertising.

By continuing to use our website without changing your cookie settings, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. However, you can change your preferences at any time by using the methods described above.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at (415) 555-3479. Our data protection officer, Maria Garcia, will be happy to assist you.

This Cookies Policy was last updated on October 26, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time, so please check back periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any significant changes to this policy by posting a notice on our website or by sending you an email.