Last updated: January 15, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how CarRegCheck.co.uk ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy which explains how we use personal information.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you access the internet. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies allow our website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. The information is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| saved_searches | Remembers your recent vehicle searches | 30 days |
| ui_preferences | Stores UI preferences such as dark/light mode | 1 year |
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency | 90 days |
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website and improve our services. These third parties may include:
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
You can find information on how to manage cookies in your browser at the following links:
Please note that blocking all cookies may have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites, including ours. If you block cookies, you may not be able to use all the features on our website.
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us: