Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use on our website “online-vin-verification-services” at https://online-vin-verification-services.dmv-california.com, how you can manage or delete these cookies, and how we comply with privacy regulations including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. There are different types of cookies, each with its own purpose and lifespan.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses various categories of cookies:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like online forms cannot function.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We only use these cookies to improve how our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name) and provide enhanced, more personal features. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on third-party websites.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. If you are not logged in, these cookies can store the fact that you have seen a particular advertisement, and that this advertisement has been displayed in a particular manner to you.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you want to manage or delete cookies on your device, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings. The help function in your browser explains how to clear cookies and block cookies from being stored on your device. Please note that if you disable cookies, some functionality of our website may be affected.
Third-Party Cookies
We may employ third-party services to enhance the user experience, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising networks. These third parties may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties and are not responsible for their content or privacy policies.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and provide you with choices regarding certain uses of your personal data. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool, which you can access by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website’s footer. This tool allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your mind at any time by returning to this tool.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is regularly reviewed and may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for reasons of site optimization. We encourage you to revisit this Cookie Policy frequently to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Please note that this Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with it to fully understand how we handle your data.