This Cookie Policy explains how AutoExpo LLC ("AutoExpo," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on autoexpogroup.com. By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period).
2. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies — Used to keep you signed in to your account during your session. These are session cookies deleted when you close your browser.
- Security cookies — Used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and maintain secure sessions.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) — Set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users, track sessions, and measure page views. Data is sent to Google and processed according to Google's Privacy Policy. Persistent — expires after 2 years (_ga) or 24 hours (_gid).
Functional cookies
- Checkout session storage — We use browser sessionStorage (not cookies) to temporarily store your checkout progress. This data is cleared when you close your browser tab and is never transmitted to third parties.
Third-party cookies
- Google OAuth — If you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies on its domain to manage authentication. These are subject to Google's cookie policy.
- Identity verification provider — Our identity verification provider may set cookies during the verification process. These are subject to their privacy policy.
- Payment processor — Our payment processor may set cookies during payment processing. These are subject to their privacy policy.
3. How to control cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality, including your ability to stay signed in.
- Google Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
- Google ad settings — Manage your Google advertising preferences at adssettings.google.com.
- Do Not Track — Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" signal. Our Site currently does not respond differently to Do Not Track signals, but we do not use cookies for targeted advertising.
4. What we do NOT do
- We do not use cookies for targeted or behavioral advertising
- We do not sell cookie data or browsing data to third parties
- We do not use cookies to build individual profiles for advertising purposes
- Our Site does not display third-party advertisements
5. California residents (CCPA)
AutoExpo does not sell personal information collected through cookies to third parties. Google Analytics data is used solely for internal analytics purposes. California residents have the right to request disclosure of what personal information we collect and to request deletion. See our Privacy Policy for how to exercise these rights.
6. EU/UK visitors (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the right to consent to or refuse non-essential cookies. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are non-essential and require your consent under GDPR. By continuing to use our Site, you consent to analytics cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by using the Google Analytics opt-out tool or clearing your cookies.
Our legal basis for using strictly necessary cookies is legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website. Our legal basis for analytics cookies is your consent.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the effective date.
8. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
AutoExpo LLC
Email: support@autoexpogroup.com
Phone: (516) 754-9396