Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 20 March 2026
Company Information
Trading Name: Autoza
Operating Company: Mesabook Limited
Registered Address: Dublin, Ireland
Email: [email protected]
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them each time you return to the site or navigate from one page to another.
Autoza uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our platform, analyse how the site is used, and personalise content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services.
Examples:
- User Session: Keeps your session active while you browse
- Authentication: Verifies your identity when you sign in
- Security: Protects against fraud attempts and attacks
- Preferences: Remembers your selected settings
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Examples:
- Google Analytics: Analyses traffic and user behaviour
- Performance Metrics: Measures page load times
- Error Tracking: Detects and records technical errors
- Heatmaps: Visualises how users interact with the site
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- Display Preferences: Remembers dark/light mode
- Saved Searches: Stores your preferred search filters
- Vehicle Comparison: Maintains your comparison list
- Favourites: Remembers vehicles you have marked as favourites
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Examples:
- Remarketing: Shows adverts for vehicles you have viewed
- Targeted Advertising: Personalises ads according to your interests
- Conversion Tracking: Measures the effectiveness of campaigns
- Social Media: Facilitates sharing content on social networks
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party services that also set cookies. These services help us analyse website usage, provide additional functionality, and display relevant advertising.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and understand how users interact with our platform.
More information: Google Privacy Policy
AWS CloudFront
We use AWS for content storage and distribution, which may set cookies to optimise content delivery.
More information: AWS Privacy Policy
Authentication Services
If you use Google authentication to sign in, Google may set its own cookies.
More information: Google Cookies Policy
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be session-based or persistent:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are used for temporary functions such as keeping you signed in while you browse.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specific period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences between visits.
Typical Retention Periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when the browser is closed
- Authentication cookies: 30 days
- Preference cookies: 1 year
- Analytics cookies: 2 years
- Marketing cookies: 13 months (in accordance with GDPR)
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
5.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific advertising cookies:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Interest-Based Advertising: Visit Your Online Choices to manage your preferences
⚠️ Important Note:
If you block or delete cookies, some features of Autoza may not work correctly. For example, you may not be able to stay signed in, your preferences may not be saved, or the browsing experience may not be as personalised.
6. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect information that personally identifies you. All information collected through cookies is subject to our Privacy Policy.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018 in the handling of your personal data collected through cookies.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We recommend that you review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Dublin, Ireland
Your Control Matters: At Autoza, we respect your right to control how cookies are used. While some cookies are necessary for the site to function, you can manage others through your browser settings. If you need help with cookie settings, please do not hesitate to contact us.