Cookie Policy/GDPR

Cookie Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Area Body Shop Services! We are committed to providing you with an enjoyable and personalized experience on our website. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies to ensure compliance with relevant data privacy laws, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, understanding how visitors interact with our site, and delivering targeted content and advertisements. Cookies make it easier for us to provide you with a seamless and customized experience.

Types of Cookies Used

We use different types of cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience:

  1. Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They allow features like login, page navigation, and access to secure areas. The use of these cookies is necessary to provide you with services as requested.

  2. Performance Cookies: We employ these cookies to collect information about how our website is used, including metrics on page performance, loading times, and error messages. This data helps us optimize the site’s performance and user experience.

  3. Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences and settings. For example, they can remember the items you’ve added to a shopping cart or help us tailor content recommendations to your interests.

  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use third-party cookies for advertising purposes, allowing us to deliver targeted promotions and content based on your browsing behavior and demographics.

User Control and Management

You have control over how cookies are used on our website:

  • Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences or settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or set specific preferences for different types of cookies.
  • You can delete cookies from your device at any time, which will remove all stored cookie data.
  • Please note that disabling necessary cookies may impair the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing certain features.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include third-party services and plugins that use cookies. These include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are governed by their respective privacy policies. Please review the privacy practices of these services to understand how your information is handled.

Consent and Settings

Your consent is required for certain types of cookies to be placed on your device. When you first visit our website, a banner will appear, informing you of our use of cookies and asking for your permission. You can change your cookie settings at any time by visiting our Cookie Preferences page (link available in the footer of every page).

Updates and Changes

We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The last updated date is reflected at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding cookies and our privacy practices, please contact us at: [email protected].