Effective Date: February 11, 2025

At CarMarket.ie (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website and to analyze our website traffic. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you can manage or disable them by adjusting your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use some parts of the website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to ensure that websites work efficiently, as well as to provide website owners with valuable information regarding how their website is being used.

Cookies can be:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased from your device once you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period of time or until you manually delete them.

First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you are currently visiting.

Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by a domain other than the one you are currently visiting (e.g., cookies set by advertisers or analytics providers).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not work properly if you do so.

Examples:

User authentication

Security-related functions

2.2 Performance Cookies

Performance cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples:

Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid)

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language or region). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

Language settings

Display preferences

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads across different websites. They are used to track visitors across websites and may share this data with other organizations, such as advertisers.

Examples:

Facebook Pixel

Google Ads cookies

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and settings.

Analyze website traffic and performance to improve our services.

Personalize content and advertisements according to your interests.

Ensure the functionality and security of our website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services (such as analytics and advertising providers) to set cookies on our website. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites, which helps them serve you ads that are relevant to your interests.

For example, we use Google Analytics to track and analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects data in an anonymous form and provides us with reports about website activity.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the ability to control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our website.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find options to delete or block cookies in the browser settings menu. For instructions on how to manage cookies, visit the help section of your browser.

5.2 Opting Out of Advertising Cookies

If you do not wish to receive personalized advertising cookies, you can opt out of third-party advertising networks. You can do this through the following platforms:

Your Online Choices

Network Advertising Initiative

6. Retention of Cookies

Cookies will be stored on your device for the duration specified in the cookie settings of your browser, or until you delete them. The duration may vary depending on the type of cookie used, with session cookies being deleted once the browser is closed and persistent cookies remaining until their expiration date or manual deletion by the user.

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our data collection practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any updates or changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at: