Cookie Policy
How the AutoKeyChase website uses cookies and similar technologies, what they are for and how you can control optional technologies.
Your Cookie Choices
Strictly necessary technologies may be used where they are needed for the website or a service you request. Optional analytics, advertising or similar technologies should only be activated where the required consent has been obtained.
What Are Cookies & Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small pieces of information stored on or accessed from your device when you visit a website. Websites can also use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels, tags or software development tools that store or access information on a device.
Some technologies are necessary for a website or service to function. Others can support analytics, preferences, embedded content or advertising and may require consent before they are used.
How AutoKeyChase May Use Cookies
The AutoKeyChase website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- operate core website and security functions;
- remember consent or website preferences;
- support forms or website features;
- understand website performance and usage where analytics are enabled; and
- load or interact with third-party services such as maps, videos, reviews or social/communications links.
The exact cookies present can change when WordPress, plugins, analytics tools, embedded services or consent settings are updated. The live consent tool and technical scan should therefore be treated as the source for the current cookie/vendor list.
Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, network management, consent storage or functions required for a service specifically requested by the user. | These may be used where an applicable legal exemption allows them. |
| Preferences / functionality | Remember choices or enable optional website features. | Consent may be required depending on the technology and purpose. |
| Analytics / measurement | Help understand how visitors use the site and where performance can be improved. | Optional analytics should be activated only where the required consent has been obtained. |
| Embedded / third-party | Load content or functionality from external providers, for example maps, videos, review widgets or communications services. | Consent requirements depend on what the third party stores or accesses and whether an exemption applies. |
| Advertising / tracking | Personalised advertising, profiling or cross-site tracking if such technologies are introduced. | These require valid consent and should not be activated before consent. |
Consent & Your Preferences
Where consent is legally required, optional cookies or similar technologies should not be activated until you have made an active choice.
Where the website displays a cookie-consent control, you can use it to accept, reject or change optional categories. Rejecting optional cookies should not prevent access to the basic website, although some third-party or enhanced features may not work in the same way.
You can withdraw consent for optional technologies at any time through the available consent control or by clearing/blocking cookies in your browser.
Third-Party Services & Embedded Content
The website may contain or link to third-party services. Depending on the pages you visit and your consent choices, this may include services such as Google Maps, YouTube, Google review/reputation widgets, WhatsApp or analytics tools.
Third-party providers can set or access their own cookies or similar technologies and may receive information such as your IP address, device/browser details and interaction with the embedded content. Their use of information is governed by their own policies.
Where practical, optional third-party content that requires consent should be blocked until the relevant consent has been given.
Browser Cookie Controls
Most browsers let you view, delete or block cookies. Browser settings differ, so check the help or privacy section of your browser for current instructions.
Blocking all cookies may affect website functions that depend on strictly necessary or preference storage. Browser controls also do not necessarily replace the need for a website to obtain consent before placing optional technologies.
Changes to This Policy & Contact
This Cookie Policy may be updated when website technologies, plugins, third-party services or legal requirements change. The date at the top shows the current published version.
For questions about cookies or privacy on this site, contact AutoKeyChase through the Contact page or call 01536 645 365.
You can also read our Privacy Policy for information about how personal data is handled more generally.
Questions About These Terms or Policies?
Contact AutoKeyChase if you have a question about this website, your information, cookies or the terms that apply to an automotive locksmith service.