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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how M & S Import LTD uses them on our website, and how you can manage or disable them.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, you should disable cookies in your browser settings or stop using our site.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal data. It applies to the website operated by M & S Import LTD at msimportcarsale.co.uk.
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse how our site is used, and deliver relevant content. This policy provides clear and transparent information about the cookies we set and why we use them.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
Cookies do not contain viruses, cannot install malware, and cannot access your personal files. They are simply small data files.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:
We use cookies for several important reasons:
We classify cookies into four main categories based on their purpose:
These are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot function. They do not require consent.
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve how our website works. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
These cookies remember choices you make (such as language preference, region, or font size) to provide a more personalised experience. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customisable parts of the site.
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
The table below lists the specific cookies that may be set when you visit our website, along with their purpose and duration:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 Year |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 Years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 Hours |
| _gat | Performance | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 Minute |
| pref_lang | Functional | Remembers your language preference | 1 Year |
| viewed_cars | Functional | Remembers recently viewed vehicles | 30 Days |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel — tracks conversions and ad performance | 3 Months |
| IDE | Marketing | Google DoubleClick — delivers targeted advertising | 2 Years |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party services we may use include:
Each of these third parties has its own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer function fully.
Most web browsers allow some control over cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
You can also opt out of specific third-party tracking using the following tools:
If you wish to delete cookies already stored on your device, you can do so through your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser — most offer a "Clear browsing data" or "Clear cookies" option.
Alternatively, you can manually delete cookie files from your device's storage. Please refer to your operating system or browser documentation for specific guidance.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to set non-essential cookies (performance, functionality, and marketing). You can:
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site, or by updating your browser settings.
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we must obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. We comply fully with these requirements.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may find the following resources useful:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details below.
We aim to respond to all cookie-related queries within 5 working days.