Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how IOW Car Finder uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites work, remember choices, or understand how people use the site.
How we use cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- keep the website working correctly;
- support login sessions for approved garage accounts;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- help improve pages, features, and performance.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are needed for parts of the website to work properly. These may include cookies or local storage used for login sessions, security, and basic website functionality.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to help understand how visitors use IOW Car Finder. Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, device type, browser type, approximate location, and how visitors move around the website.
Analytics information helps us improve the site, understand what pages are useful, and spot problems.
Third-party services
Some website features may involve third-party services. For example:
- Google Analytics for website usage analytics;
- Supabase for garage login and account functionality;
- Cloudinary for vehicle and garage images;
- Google Maps or external map links for directions;
- garage websites, email apps, or phone links when you choose to contact a garage.
Third-party services may use their own cookies or similar technologies. Their use of cookies is controlled by their own privacy and cookie policies.
Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive warnings before cookies are stored.
Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the website work, especially login features for approved garages.
Cookie consent
We plan to add a cookie consent banner before the full public launch so visitors can make a clear choice about non-essential cookies such as analytics.
Contact
For questions about cookies or privacy, contact: contact@iowcarfinder.co.uk