Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on svicomotoa.com, and how you can control them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Cookie consent preference cookies
• Load balancing cookies

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics cookies (if enabled)
• Page view tracking
• User behaviour analysis
• Website performance monitoring

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to enable us to show you relevant advertisements and content. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

• Advertising preference cookies
• Social media integration cookies
• Retargeting cookies
• Campaign effectiveness tracking

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Website Functionality

• Remembering your cookie preferences
• Maintaining your session while browsing
• Ensuring website security
• Enabling form submissions

3.2 Performance and Analytics

• Understanding which pages are most popular
• Identifying technical issues
• Measuring website performance
• Improving user experience

3.3 Marketing and Personalisation

• Showing relevant content and offers
• Measuring advertising effectiveness
• Enabling social media features
• Providing personalised experiences

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:

4.1 Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your usage.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media buttons and plugins that may set cookies:

• Facebook: Facebook Cookie Policy
• Instagram: Instagram Cookie Policy
• Twitter: Twitter Cookie Policy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner with options to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
• Only Necessary: Allow only essential cookies required for website function
• Custom Settings: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
• Using your browser's cookie management settings
• Contacting us to reset your preferences

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Set up exceptions for specific websites

6. Browser-Specific Instructions

6.1 Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

6.2 Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

6.3 Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

6.4 Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

For detailed instructions, please refer to your browser's help documentation.

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

7.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

7.2 Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them:

• Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year
• Preference cookies: Up to 1 year

8. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block certain types of cookies, you may experience:

8.1 Blocking Essential Cookies

• Website may not function properly
• Unable to submit forms
• Loss of security features
• Inability to maintain sessions

8.2 Blocking Analytics Cookies

• We cannot improve our website based on usage data
• Unable to identify technical issues
• Limited ability to optimise user experience

8.3 Blocking Marketing Cookies

• Less relevant advertising
• Repeated display of same advertisements
• Limited social media integration
• Generic content experience

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Our cookie usage practices
• Legal requirements
• Third-party services we use
• Technology improvements

We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.