A cookie is a small file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
We use cookies to track your use of our website. This enables us to understand how you use our website. Cookies also help us to track patterns in website usage, allowing us to develop and improve your browsing experience.
We also utilise Google Analytics to help better understand site usage, so that we can improve our service to you. This is achieved through the use of cookies on our website.
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. If you want to check or change what types of cookies you accept, this can usually be altered within your browser settings. You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies.
You can delete cookies already stored on your computer. Depending on the type and version of browser you are using, you will have to follow a specific process to manually delete cookie files already stored on your computer.
If you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.
The table below gives an overview of the different types of cookies that we use on the Vehicle Vision website, together with their respective purpose and duration (ie how long each cookie stays on your device / computer).
| Who places the Cookie? | Names of Cookie | Description | How long does the cookie remain? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga _gid | _ga cookie which is used to identify unique users. _gat cookie which is used to throttle the request rate. | These are first-party cookies placed to get a better understanding of the behaviour of the visitor to this website. This will then improve the user experience on this website and on other channels used by this website. |
| Vehicle Vision | cookie_notice_accepted | Keeps track of if you have accepted the use of cookies on our site. | This cookie will last 3 months. |