Cookie Policy – Autoshine Ireland
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience, provide essential site features, and help us market our products effectively.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are required for secure checkout, remembering your basket, and enabling core site functions. They do not require your consent and include:
- Session cookies for maintaining your shopping cart
- Authentication cookies for user login
- Security cookies for fraud prevention
- Cookie consent preferences
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These allow us to measure site traffic, see which products are most popular, and understand how visitors navigate the website. For example, we use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous data including:
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Geographic location (country/region level)
- Device and browser information
- Referral sources and search terms
- Product views and purchase patterns
Marketing & Personalisation Cookies
These may be placed by us or our advertising partners to deliver personalised promotions and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. They help us:
- Show relevant product recommendations
- Display targeted advertisements on other websites
- Measure the success of marketing campaigns
- Personalise content based on your interests
- Remember your preferences for future visits
Managing Your Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the Manage Preferences button in the banner or in the footer of our website. You may also adjust your browser settings to block cookies or receive alerts when cookies are being placed.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your shopping experience.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:
How Long Cookies Last
Each cookie has its own retention period:
- Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: May remain for up to 24 months unless you clear them sooner
- Analytics cookies: Typically last 24 months
- Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 12-24 months
- Consent preferences: Stored for 12 months and renewed when you update your preferences
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
- Google Analytics: For website performance analysis
- Google Ads: For advertising and conversion tracking
- Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising
- Payment providers: For secure payment processing
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@autoshineireland.ie
- Address: Autoshine Ireland, Cavan, Ireland
You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner or the "Manage Preferences" link in our website footer.
Last updated: 29 August 2025