This Cookie Policy explains how Simpsons Škoda (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://www.simpsonsskoda.co.uk.
It covers what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices about managing them.
2. What Are Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognise you and remember your preferences.
We also use similar tools such as tracking pixels, scripts, and local storage, collectively referred to here as “cookies.”
These tools may collect personal data across your visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies: Required for site functionality such as navigation and secure access. These are exempt from consent under data protection law.
Performance and analytics cookies: Collect anonymised data about how users interact with the site (for instance, page visits and errors).
We use this to analyse and improve site performance. We rely on Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn tracking tools, among others.
Functionality cookies: Remember features like form inputs, language or location preferences, and cookie consent itself.
Targeting / marketing cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertisements and personalised content across the web and measure campaign performance.
Third‑parties may place these cookies when you’ve given consent.
4. Consent and How to Manage Cookies
When you first visit the site, a consent banner will appear.
Essential cookies are applied immediately, but marketing, analytics, and functionality cookies only activate if you opt into them.
You can change or withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings button available on all pages.
Alternatively, you can block or delete cookies through your browser’s settings.
However, please note that disabling essential cookies may break certain parts of the website.
5. How Long We Keep Your Cookies Data
Consent cookies: stored for approximately 13 months from when you last provided consent .
Other cookies: either expire at the end of the browser session or are retained until you withdraw consent or they expire, typically no more than 13 months.
6. Third‑Party Cookies and Processors
We use a number of trusted third parties to help deliver functionalities and analytics on the site, for example, Google Analytics, Facebook pixels, and LinkedIn Insight Tag.
These providers may process aggregated data for advertising and analytics purposes.
We work with them under strict contractual controls to protect your data privacy.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access or rectify data that’s associated with cookie use
Withdraw consent at any time
Request deletion of your data where they’re no longer necessary
Object to processing or request restriction in certain cases
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally.
Any significant changes will be published on this website, and where relevant, you’ll be informed via our normal communications.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions or want to exercise your rights, feel free to contact us using the details in our privacy notice or through the contact page on our website.
