Cookie Policy
Last updated: 08/05/2025
Auto Cosmetix Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.autocos.co.uk to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. Who We Are
Company Name: Auto Cosmetix Ltd
Registered Address: Second Floor, 3 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, England, BN11 1TF
Contact Email: info@autocos.co.uk
Company Registration Number: 04284144
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions to improve your experience on future visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be switched off. They enable core features such as:
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Maintaining security and preventing fraud
- Ensuring pages load correctly
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience. These cookies collect information such as:
- Number of visitors to our site
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How visitors navigate through our website
- Technical information (browser type, device, screen resolution)
Third-party analytics services we use:
- Google Analytics – to analyse website traffic and user behaviour
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
- Session cookies – temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Most of our cookies expire within 12 months, though some analytics cookies may last up to 2 years.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
- Google Analytics – for website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social media platforms – if you interact with embedded social content
These third parties have their own cookie policies, which you can review on their respective websites.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Opt-Out Links
For specific third-party services:
- Google Analytics – You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can accept or manage your cookie preferences.
7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use cookies based on:
- Consent – for non-essential cookies, we ask for your consent through our cookie banner
- Legitimate interests – for essential cookies necessary for website functionality and analytics to improve our services
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date at the top.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: info@autocos.co.uk
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
This cookie policy works alongside our Privacy Policy to explain how Auto Cosmetix Ltd collects and uses information about you when you visit our website.