Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies
Last Updated: December 1, 2024
Effective Date: December 1, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Drive Empire uses cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how our website is used
- Improve your user experience
- Provide relevant marketing content (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing campaigns. They track visitors across websites.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, which pages they visit most often, and if they get error messages from web pages.
More information: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 Social Media
Our website includes social media features, such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn buttons. These features may collect your IP address and set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly.
4.3 YouTube
We may embed YouTube videos on our website. YouTube may set cookies on your device when you watch these videos.
More information: Google Privacy Policy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- General Advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:
- Contact forms may not function correctly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some interactive features may be unavailable
- We cannot provide personalized content
7. Cookie Updates
We may update our use of cookies from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update this Cookie Policy
- Display a notification on our website
- Request renewed consent where required
8. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser
- Session Storage: Temporarily stores data for your browsing session
- Web Beacons: Small graphics that help us track email opens and website usage
- Pixels: Track conversions and website interactions
9. Mobile App Tracking
If you use our mobile applications (when available), we may use similar tracking technologies including:
- Device identifiers
- App usage analytics
- Push notification tokens
- Location data (with your permission)
10. Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies:
- Right to access your data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to delete your data
- Right to object to processing
- Right to data portability
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Drive Empire
45 Cromwell Road
Manchester M15 6BH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 161 294 9504
12. Useful Resources
Learn more about cookies: