Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on CarHubster.
Last Updated: October 21, 2024
Quick Summary
- • Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve your experience
- • We use both first-party and third-party cookies
- • You can control cookie settings in your browser
- • Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function
- • Some features may not work if you disable cookies
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 more efficiently and provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by other websites).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
- Authentication: Remember your login status
- Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Session Management: Maintain your shopping cart and preferences
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Preferences: Remember your settings (language, region, etc.)
- Saved Searches: Store your vehicle search criteria
- Recently Viewed: Track vehicles you've recently viewed
- Favorites: Remember your saved and favorited vehicles
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
- Google Analytics: Track page views, sessions, and user behavior
- Performance Monitoring: Measure site speed and performance
- A/B Testing: Test different versions of pages to improve experience
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements.
- Advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
- Retargeting: Display ads for vehicles you've viewed
- Social Media: Share content and track social media engagement
- Campaign Tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party partners who may place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Facebook/Meta: Social media integration and advertising
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
- Hotjar: User behavior analysis and heatmaps
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies that govern their use of your information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Opt-out Tool
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt-out Page
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the site's ability to function.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for handling them. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@carhubster.com
Mail: CarHubster, Inc., Privacy Team, 123 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 1-800-CAR-HUBS