Cookie Policy
'Vehicle Safety Recalls' ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and serve advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com, and your options for managing them. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track usage, and deliver tailored content. We may also use similar technologies like web beacons or pixels, collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy.
Cookies We Use
'Vehicle Safety Recalls' utilizes cookies for analytics, advertising, and site functionality. Below are the categories and specific uses:
1. Essential Cookies
- Purpose: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, form submissions).
- Examples: Session cookies for maintaining user state.
- Provider: Vehicle Safety Recalls.
- Opt-Out: These cannot be disabled as they are required for basic operation.
2. Analytics Cookies
- Purpose: Collect data on how users interact with our site to improve performance and content.
- Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior.
- Provider: Google Analytics.
- Data Collected: Anonymized IP address, pages visited, time spent.
- Opt-Out: See "Managing Cookies" below.
3. Advertising Cookies
- Purpose: Deliver targeted ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.
- Examples: Google AdSense (e.g., _gads, _gcl_au) for ad personalization and conversion tracking.
- Provider: Google AdSense.
- Data Collected: Browsing history, ad interactions.
- Opt-Out: See "Managing Cookies" below or Google’s Ad Settings.
4. Performance Cookies
- Purpose: Monitor site performance and indexing via Google Search Console integration.
- Examples: No user-specific cookies, but Google Search Console may use cookies for authentication on their platform.
- Provider: Google Search Console.
- Data Collected: Aggregated site metrics (not user-specific).
- Opt-Out: Not applicable for end-users; managed by site owner.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services from Google (Analytics, AdSense, Search Console) that set cookies on your device. These providers may process your data according to their own privacy policies:
Disclaimer: We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie policies of these third parties. Please review their policies for more information.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt-out mechanisms:
- Browser Settings: Disable or delete cookies in your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Note that blocking essential cookies may impair site functionality.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
- AdSense Opt-Out: Adjust preferences via Google’s Ad Settings.
We do not currently offer a cookie consent popup beyond this policy, as essential cookies are required, and analytics/advertising cookies are optional and can be managed via your browser.
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with applicable laws, including:
- GDPR (EU): General Data Protection Regulation requires transparency for cookie usage and consent where applicable.
- CCPA (California): California Consumer Privacy Act mandates disclosure of data collection practices.
- ePrivacy Directive (EU): Requires informing users about cookies and obtaining consent for non-essential ones.
Disclaimer: Vehicle Safety Recalls uses cookies to enhance user experience but does not guarantee uninterrupted service or error-free tracking. We disclaim liability for third-party cookie functionality or data accuracy beyond our control.
Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy was last updated on February 24, 2025. We may revise it to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Check back periodically for updates.