Cookie Policy
Last updated:
Dec 6, 2025
Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 6, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on Automotive Database, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
A unique identifier
The website domain
An expiration date
Information about your visit
Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies to:
Essential functions: Keep you logged in and ensure the website works properly
Improve your experience: Remember your preferences and settings
Understand usage: Analyze how visitors use our website (with your consent)
Types of cookies we use
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps you logged in | Session (until browser closes) | Automotive Database |
| Authenticates your session | 30 days | Automotive Database |
| Stores your cookie preferences | 13 months | Axeptio |
Legal basis: Necessary for the performance of the contract (GDPR Article 6(1)(b))
2. Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| Google Analytics - Maintains session state | 2 years | Google Analytics |
What we measure:
Number of visitors
Pages viewed
Time spent on site
Traffic sources
Device types (mobile, desktop)
What we DON'T track:
Your identity
Precise location
Personally identifiable information
Legal basis: Your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Note: Analytics cookies are currently not active on Automotive Database. If we activate them in the future, you will be asked for consent.
3. Marketing Cookies (Not Used)
We do NOT use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not:
Track you across other websites
Show you targeted advertising
Sell your data to third parties
Third-party services
Axeptio (Cookie Consent Management)
We use Axeptio to manage your cookie preferences in compliance with GDPR.
Provider: Axeptio (France)
Purpose: Cookie consent management
Privacy: Axeptio Privacy Policy
Lemon Squeezy (Payment Processing)
When you make a payment, Lemon Squeezy may set cookies for secure transaction processing.
Provider: Lemon Squeezy (USA)
Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
Privacy: Lemon Squeezy Privacy Policy
How to manage your cookie preferences
Through our cookie banner
When you first visit our website, you can:
Accept all cookies - Allow all cookies including analytics
Refuse all optional cookies - Only essential cookies will be used
Customize - Choose which categories of cookies to accept
Through the Cookie Settings button
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Through your browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, such as logging in.
Cookie retention
Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
Session cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
Essential cookies | Up to 30 days |
Analytics cookies (if activated) | Up to 2 years |
Consent cookies | 13 months |
Your rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access - Request information about cookies we use
Withdraw consent - Change your cookie preferences at any time
Object - Opt-out of analytics cookies
Complain - Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at: legal@automotive-database.com
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
Displaying a notice on our website
Asking for renewed consent if required
Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: legal@automotive-database.com
Address:
Automotive Database
1790 Avenue Roger Salengro
92370 Chaville
France
Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data:
This Cookie Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law).