COOKIE POLICY — QUICK CARS FINDER LTD

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Quick Cars Finder LTD ("Quick Cars Finder," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies, tracking technologies, analytics tools, and similar mechanisms to collect information when you visit or interact with our website or related services. These technologies help us enhance security, improve user experience, analyze performance, personalize content, and support advertising efforts.

By continuing to browse or use our Service, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or any other internet-enabled device). They allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and track your interactions.

Cookies may contain identifiers such as:

• Device ID
• Browser type
• Session tokens
• User preferences
• Analytics information

Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or phone number unless you explicitly provide such information.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Quick Cars Finder uses various types of cookies to support platform functionality and improve your browsing experience.

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the platform. Without them, core features such as login authentication, security checks, and navigation would not function properly.

Used for:

• Account login and session management
• Security and fraud detection
• Page navigation
• Loading essential platform features

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users interact with the platform. The data is used to identify trends, fix issues, and improve performance.

We use tools such as:

• Microsoft Clarity: Provides heatmaps, click-tracking, session recordings, and interaction analytics that help us understand user behavior and improve usability.
• Google Analytics (if integrated): Measures visits, engagement, traffic sources, and device insights.

Collected data may include:

• Page views and visit duration
• Click interactions
• Scroll depth
• Browser and device type
• Referring websites

This data is anonymized and used to enhance platform performance.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies help personalize your experience by remembering your preferences.

Examples:

• Saved search filters
• Recently viewed vehicles
• Language and location preferences
• Listing view modes (grid/list)

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Quick Cars Finder employs advertising technologies to promote listings and improve marketing effectiveness.

These cookies may:

• Track ad engagement
• Personalize the ads you see
• Measure campaign performance
• Support remarketing campaigns

Advertising partners may include:

• Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
• TikTok
• Google Ads
• YouTube
• X (Twitter)

These cookies may use anonymized identifiers to deliver relevant content without exposing personal contact details.

3.5 Security and Fraud-Prevention Cookies

These cookies are used to protect users, detect suspicious activity, and prevent scams.

They help identify:

• Unusual login behavior
• Automated bots
• Repeated failed verification attempts
• Suspicious patterns indicating fraud

4. THIRD-PARTY TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

In addition to cookies set directly by Quick Cars Finder, we allow trusted third-party partners to set cookies or use tracking tools on our website.

These may include:

4.1 Microsoft Clarity

Tracks user interactions, scroll paths, and engagement heatmaps to improve usability.

4.2 Twilio

Used for SMS verification, OTP delivery, and communication.
Twilio may temporarily process identifiers needed to send messages.

4.3 Social Media Pixels

Platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Google may place tracking pixels for:

• Ad optimization
• Conversion measurement
• Retargeting campaigns

4.4 Payment Gateway Cookies

These are required to process secure transactions.

Quick Cars Finder does not control these third-party cookies and encourages users to review the respective privacy policies of such services.

5. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to:

5.1 Improve Platform Performance

• Optimize load times
• Ensure smooth navigation
• Reduce bugs and crashes

5.2 Enhance User Experience

• Remember saved car searches
• Allow users to stay logged in
• Maintain continuity across sessions

5.3 Support Personalized Content

• Recommend cars based on browsing activity
• Show relevant listings or promotions

5.4 Protect User Safety

• Detect fraudulent activities
• Prevent bot attacks
• Monitor suspicious login behavior

5.5 Enable Advertising and Marketing

• Show relevant automotive ads
• Track conversions
• Optimize listing promotion campaigns

6. COOKIE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

You have complete control over cookie settings.

6.1 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies
• Block cookies
• Delete cookies
• Restrict cookies from specific sites
• Clear browsing data

Instructions for popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
• Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies

7. MANAGING ADVERTISING PREFERENCES

Users may manage or opt out of behavioral advertising via:

• Google Ads Settings
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Device-level ad settings on Android and iOS

8. DATA RETENTION

Cookies may be stored:

• Temporarily ("session cookies")
• For a set duration ("persistent cookies")

Retention varies depending on the cookie's purpose and system configuration.

9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

Quick Cars Finder may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in technology
• Updates to third-party tools
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Platform improvements

Any changes will be communicated through the website, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions or need additional information regarding cookies, please reach out to:

📧 support@quickcarsfinder.com
📧 legal@quickcarsfinder.com

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