Effective Date: 1 July 2025
Last Updated: 1 July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Car Refurb Centre (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website: https://therefurbcentre.co.uk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect and use your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance your experience, and provide analytical insights. Some cookies are essential for the website to work correctly, while others allow us and our partners to tailor content, services, or advertising to your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use on This Website
We and our partners use the following categories of cookies:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off. They enable core functions such as page navigation, form submissions, and security. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. These cookies do not require your consent.
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are most visited or how users move through the site). For example, we use Google Analytics to measure and improve the performance of our website. These cookies help us identify areas of improvement and track trends in user behaviour. We will only use these cookies if you provide consent via our cookie banner.
3. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferences or login details, to provide a more personalised experience.
4. Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party platforms such as Facebook or X (formerly Twitter). They allow you to share content directly from our website and may also be used to track your browsing activity across other sites.
5. Interest-Based Advertising Cookies
Third-party cookies may be used to collect information about your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. These cookies do not increase the number of ads you see — they simply make the ads more relevant to you.
Cookie Duration
Some cookies are session-based (deleted once you close your browser), while others are persistent and remain on your device for a specified period (up to 2 years) or until you delete them manually.
How to Manage or Reject Cookies
You can choose whether to allow non-essential cookies via our cookie banner when you first visit the site. You can also change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer (if enabled).
Additionally, you can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- For Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc., visit your browser’s help section.
- Or visit: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how our site functions.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data collected through cookies, request correction or deletion, and object to processing. For any such requests, please contact us at info@therefurbcentre.com.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies used on our website are set by trusted third-party services. These may collect anonymised or identifiable data for analytics or advertising purposes. We do not control the operation of these cookies and recommend reviewing each provider’s privacy policy.
Here are some of the key third parties we work with:
- Analytics: Tracks visitor numbers, traffic sources, and user behaviour
- Interest-Based Advertising: Uses data to show relevant ads across the web
- More info / opt-out: https://policies.google.com/privacy#infochoices
Microsoft (Bing)
- Analytics and Advertising: Gathers data to improve ad targeting
- More info / opt-out: https://choice.microsoft.com
Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
- Advertising: Uses a pixel to track visits and deliver relevant ads
- More info / opt-out: http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
iPromote
- Advertising: Uses cookies for retargeting and behavioural advertising
- More info / opt-out: http://www.ipromote.com/privacy-policy/
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising cookies from multiple providers at:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
International Users
This website is operated in the UK and primarily serves UK customers. However, if you are a resident of California or Virginia, and you would like to opt out from the “sharing” of personal data for advertising purposes (as defined by US privacy laws), you can manage cookies directly with the third-party providers listed above.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in the law or in our use of cookies. We encourage you to check this page regularly for the latest version. The current version is effective as of 1 July 2025.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact:
📧 info@therefurbcentre.com
📞 01905 611 500