1. Introduction

Welcome to Car Hub Sterios's Cookie Policy. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we may partner with may use cookies on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.

This Cookie Policy is part of and incorporated into our Privacy Policy. By using the Car Hub Sterios website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Important: Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer or mobile device) when you browse websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you access the internet. These cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit a website, it may set a cookie on your browser. The cookie allows the website to "remember" your actions or preferences over time. Most browsers support cookies, but users can set their browsers to decline them and can delete them whenever they like.

2.2 Types of Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons: Small graphic images that may be included on our website and emails
  • Local Storage: HTML5 local storage that stores data in your browser
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that persists only during a single browsing session
  • Pixel Tags: Tiny graphic images used to track your website activity

For the purpose of this policy, all these technologies are referred to as "cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes on our website:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

  • Purpose: Enable core functionality like security, network management, and accessibility
  • Duration: Usually session-based or persistent for short periods
  • Examples: Shopping cart functionality, user authentication, security tokens

3.2 Performance Cookies (Analytical)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

  • Purpose: Analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • Duration: May be session-based or persistent
  • Examples: Google Analytics cookies, heat mapping tools

3.3 Functionality Cookies (Preference)

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Purpose: Remember choices you make to provide personalized features
  • Duration: Usually persistent for longer periods
  • Examples: Language preferences, region settings, font size choices

3.4 Targeting/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.

  • Purpose: Track browsing habits to display targeted advertising
  • Duration: Typically persistent for longer periods
  • Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies

4. Purpose of Cookies on Our Website

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience:

4.1 Essential Functions

  • Enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas
  • Keep you logged in during your browsing session
  • Remember items in your shopping cart
  • Process transactions and prevent fraudulent activities

4.2 User Experience Enhancement

  • Remember your preferences (language, region, etc.)
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Remember your login information for future visits
  • Optimize page loading speeds

4.3 Analytics and Improvement

  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Identify which features are most popular
  • Track error messages and debug issues
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

4.4 Marketing and Advertising

  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Limit the number of times you see an ad
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Understand user demographics and behavior

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements, and so on.

5.1 Analytics Services

We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. These services use cookies to gather data such as:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (referring site, search engine, etc.)
  • Your geographic location (at country/region level)
  • Device and browser information

5.2 Social Media Cookies

Our website may include social media features, such as the Facebook "Like" button, and widgets, such as the "Share This" button. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly.

5.3 Advertising Partners

We may partner with third-party advertisers to serve ads that may be relevant to you based on your browsing activities. These advertisers may use cookies to collect information about your visits to our website and other websites.

Note: Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their data practices.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by modifying your browser settings.

6.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as some features may not work as intended.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Learn more about our cookie usage

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

For third-party advertising cookies, you can opt-out through:

  • Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices/
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: www.youronlinechoices.eu/

6.4 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you may have additional controls in your device's operating system to limit tracking. Please check your device settings for more information.

7. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

Below is a list of some cookies that may be used on the Car Hub Sterios website:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintain user session state Session
cart_token Remember shopping cart items 7 days
csrf_token Security against cross-site request forgery Session

7.2 Performance Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguish users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguish users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttle request rate 1 minute

7.3 Functionality Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
preferences Store user preferences 1 year
language Remember language selection 1 year

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

However, we provide you with alternative ways to control tracking as described in the "Managing Cookies" section above. You can adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

8.1 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. While we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, we do allow third parties to collect certain information through cookies for advertising purposes.

California residents can exercise their right to opt-out by:

  • Using the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link in our website footer
  • Adjusting cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner
  • Contacting us directly using the information in the "Contact Us" section

8.2 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the GDPR requirements for cookie consent. We obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie usage.

9.1 Notification of Changes

When we make significant changes to this policy, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page
  • Post a notice on our website for a reasonable period
  • If required by law, seek renewed consent for cookie usage

9.2 Previous Versions

Previous versions of this Cookie Policy will be archived and available upon request. You can contact us to request previous versions of this policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

10.1 Contact Information

  • Email: privacy@carhubsterios.store
  • Phone: (555) 123-4567
  • Address: 123 Audio Street, Sound City, SC 12345
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST

10.2 Data Protection Officer

For specific privacy concerns or data protection inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@carhubsterios.store

10.3 Response Time

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. For complex requests, we may require additional time but will keep you informed of our progress.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or how to manage your cookie preferences, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Last Updated: December 1, 2025