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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on localcarbreakers.com, and your options regarding their use. By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give website owners useful information about how their sites are used. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry-standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to the site. It is recommended that you leave all cookies enabled if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

Disabling Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and features of this and many other websites you visit. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. The method for doing so varies from browser to browser. You should consult your browser's help documentation for more information.

The Cookies We Set
Account-Related Cookies

If you create an account with us, we will use cookies to manage the signup process and general administration. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out; however, in some cases, they may remain afterwards to remember your site preferences when logged out.

Login-Related Cookies

We use cookies when you are logged in so that we can remember that you are logged in. This prevents you from having to log in every single time you visit a new page. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out to ensure you can only access restricted features and areas when logged in.

Forms-Related Cookies

When you submit data through a form such as those found on contact pages or quote request forms, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence. This helps pre-fill forms to save you time on return visits.

Site Preferences Cookies

In order to provide you with a great experience on this site, we provide the functionality to set your preferences for how this site runs when you use it. In order to remember your preferences, we need to set cookies so that this information can be called whenever you interact with a page affected by your preferences.

Third-Party Cookies

In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through this site and the reasons we use them.

  • Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve your experience.
  • Third-party analytics cookies may track how long you spend on the site and the pages you visit.
  • From time to time we test new features and make subtle changes to how the site is delivered, using cookies to ensure a consistent experience.
Feature Testing & Optimization

We regularly test new features and make subtle changes to the way the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features, cookies may be used to ensure you receive a consistent experience on the site whilst we understand which optimisations users appreciate the most.

Business & Analytics Data

This site uses analytics tools such as Google Analytics, which are among the most widespread and trusted on the web, to help us understand how you use the site and ways we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.

Advertising Cookies

We may use advertising cookies to serve you with adverts that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. These cookies use anonymised data and do not store personal information directly.

Social Media Cookies

We use social media buttons and plugins on this site that allow you to connect with social networks in various ways. For these to work, social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn may set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.

Final Note

If you are still looking for more information about our cookie usage, you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods. We recommend emailing us at support@localcarbreakers.com and we will endeavour to respond as quickly as possible.

This policy was last updated on 10 April 2025.

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