Cookies Policy
1. Who We Are and How to Reach Us
Welcome to our website, operated by Auto Dealer Licenses LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are a company incorporated under the laws of the United States of America.
This Cookie Policy applies to all brands, services, and related websites (collectively referred to as “the Websites”) owned and managed by Auto Dealer Licenses LLC.
For more information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at office@autodealerlicenses.com.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone (each a “Device”) when you visit our website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience over time.
Most web browsers accept cookies automatically. However, you can choose to accept, decline, or manage specific types of cookies through your browser settings. You can also withdraw your consent at any time or delete cookies that have already been stored on your device.
Please note that disabling certain categories of cookies may limit the functionality of our website and prevent some features from working properly. For more detailed instructions on how to manage or delete cookies, please refer to section below or consult your browser’s help menu.
3. Do We Use Cookies?
Yes — we use cookies and similar technologies (collectively referred to as “cookies”) to provide you with a smoother, faster, and more personalized browsing experience.
Cookies help us remember your preferences, save your search details, and maintain your shortlist or viewed items — so you can easily continue where you left off when you return to our website. They also enable certain interactions with social media platforms directly from our site. In addition, we use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Websites. This information helps us improve functionality, tailor our content, and enhance your overall user experience.
We may also use third-party cookies. These cookies can collect data such as how often you view specific advertisements or interact with certain pages. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and display content that is more relevant to your interests.
From time to time, we may place cookies on partner websites to promote our brands and products. These cookies are primarily used to deliver tailored advertising and to assess the performance of our campaigns. Some third-party sites may also use our cookies to show you relevant ads based on your previous visits to our Websites.
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to make your experience with our Websites more efficient, personalized, and enjoyable. These small files help us understand how you interact with our services and allow us to continuously improve them.
Specifically, we use cookies for the following purposes:
Personalization and Convenience
- To customize your visit and display content tailored to your preferences.
- To save your recent searches, shortlisted products, and viewed items — so you can easily find them when you return.
- To remember your device and browser settings for faster navigation.
Performance and Improvement
- To analyze how our Websites are used and identify areas for improvement.
- To gather statistics such as:
- Pages viewed during a session
- Device type, operating system, screen resolution
- Frequency and duration of visits
- To enhance existing features and overall usability across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Marketing and Advertising
- To deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests (in cooperation with selected third-party partners).
- To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns across our own and partner platforms.
Analytics and Insights
- To collect information about:
- Search terms used on our Websites
- Pages and products viewed or clicked
- Interactions with our marketing emails, messages, and on-site features
- Geographic location and time of visit
- Referral sources (the website from which you arrived)
- Next destinations (websites you visit after leaving ours)
- This aggregated data helps us understand customer behavior patterns and improve both our content and overall shopping experience.
5. Which Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on our Websites to ensure proper functionality, improve performance, and provide personalized experiences. These cookies differ by source, duration, and purpose.
First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by Auto Dealer Licenses LLC. They are used to support essential site operations, customize your visit, collect statistics, and verify user identity for security purposes.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are placed by external service providers (“third parties”) that deliver features or integrations within our Websites — for example:
- social media platforms,
- advertising networks,
- analytics providers,
- security and authentication systems.
Session Cookies
Stored temporarily while you browse our website and deleted automatically once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Remain stored on your device for a defined period (from minutes to up to two years) or until manually deleted. These cookies help us recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and improve long-term site performance.
Website Cookies
Used throughout our site to enable navigation, remember preferences, and support user features.
Email Cookies
Set by tools used to send newsletters or promotional emails. They help us measure engagement rates (such as opens or link clicks) and improve our communication strategy.
Flash Cookies
Occasionally used to support interactive or multimedia features. They may store statistical data such as which pages of a publication were viewed.
Cookie Categories and Examples
Below is an overview of the main categories of cookies we use, with illustrative examples.
| Category | Examples | Purpose / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising / Ad Networks | AID, __gads | Third-party cookies (e.g. from Google, DoubleClick) used to display personalized ads and measure ad performance. |
| Social Sharing | __atuvc, __atuvs | Third-party cookies (e.g. AddThis) that enable users to share our content easily across social platforms. |
| Security & Authentication | __RequestVerificationToken, AUTHENTICATIONREDIRECT, TS | First- and third-party cookies used to maintain secure sessions, verify identity, and protect against unauthorized access. |
| Session Management | ASP.NET_SessionID, TRACKING, UserSettingsSession | First-party cookies that help identify user sessions and support core site features (e.g. comparing listings, saving forms). |
| User Preferences / Settings | UserSettings, KeepUserOnSite | Store individual settings, such as currency, measurement units, or preferred view options, to personalize your browsing experience. |
| Analytics & Tracking | USERID, OriginalID | First-party cookies used to analyze site traffic, pages visited, device type, and browser data — helping us improve functionality and investigate potential issues. |
Data Collected and Privacy Safeguards
Contact information is never stored in cookies. It is only collected when you voluntarily provide it — for instance, when using Send a Message, Contact Us, or similar features. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we protect your personal data.
Financial information is never stored in cookies. It may be requested only when:
- you apply for specific rights or services (e.g. bidding, financing, or escrow arrangements);
- you are redirected to a partner website providing related services (e.g. transport, fuel delivery, insurance).
- In such cases, information shared is minimal and used solely to facilitate the requested service.
We also use Google Services (such as Google Advertising and Google Analytics). Google Analytics collects anonymous statistical data only — we do not share any personally identifiable or financial information.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the [Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On].
Retention Period
All cookies used by Auto Dealer Licenses LLC have a maximum retention period of two years from the date they are set or last updated. After this period, they automatically expire unless you revisit our Websites and renew your consent.
6. Do We Host Third-Party Cookies?
Yes — we use certain third-party cookies on our Websites. These cookies may be stored on your device to personalize or enhance your browsing experience, improve content and advertising relevance, or support essential security and verification processes.
Depending on the tools and platforms integrated into our Websites, third-party cookies may include the following categories:
Social Media and Embedded Content
When you interact with this content (for example, by clicking a “Share” or “Like” button), the respective platform may place its own cookies on your device. These cookies allow the platform to track your interaction and link it to your account on that network.
We recommend reviewing the individual Cookie Policies of these third-party platforms to understand how they handle your information.
Multimedia and Flash Content
Some interactive or multimedia features on our Websites may use Flash technology (or other similar plugins). When such applications are used, Flash Cookies may be stored on your device to remember user preferences and provide smooth playback of animations or videos.
Security, Protection, and Verification
To ensure the safety of our content, networks, and users, we may employ third-party services that use cookies for authentication, security monitoring, and traffic verification. The cookies placed by these systems help detect fraudulent activity, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the integrity and reliability of our platform.
7. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have full control over how cookies are stored and used on your device. This Cookie Policy (together with our Privacy Notice) is designed to give you transparency and help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.
Where required by law, we will always request your prior and explicit consent before placing cookies or using similar tracking technologies that store or access data on your device.
Most web browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can modify your browser settings to:
- receive a notification before cookies are set,
- allow cookies only from selected sources,
- or block them entirely.
Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may affect website functionality or limit access to specific features. Some parts of the site may not work as intended without essential cookies.
If you use multiple browsers or devices, cookie preferences must be adjusted separately for each. Below are the general paths to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
- Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy tab
- Mozilla Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
For other browsers, refer to the privacy or help sections of their respective websites. You can also manage or opt out of certain third-party cookies via external cookie management platforms (for example, industry opt-out tools or privacy preference centers).
Keep in mind: If you delete or block cookies, your preferences (including opt-outs) may not be saved, and you may need to reapply them after each browser reset or update.