Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing site traffic, and improving our services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Dendary Car Shop uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly.

What they do: Enable basic website functionality, security features, and form submissions.

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (up to 1 year).

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website.

What they do: Collect information about page visits, time spent on site, and user interactions to improve our services.

Duration: Typically 2 years, though some may be shorter-term.

Preference Cookies

Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

What they do: Store language preferences, form data, and other personalization settings.

Duration: Usually 1-2 years, depending on the specific preference.

Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Track your browsing habits to provide relevant advertisements.

What they do: Help us show you relevant ads on our website and other platforms.

Duration: Typically 30 days to 2 years, depending on the advertising platform.

How We Use Cookies

Dendary Car Shop uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. Specifically, we use cookies to:

Website Functionality

  • Remember form submissions
  • Maintain shopping cart contents
  • Enable secure login sessions
  • Store user preferences

Analytics & Improvement

  • Track popular pages and services
  • Understand user behavior patterns
  • Identify technical issues
  • Measure website performance

Personalization

  • Show relevant content
  • Remember your preferences
  • Customize user experience
  • Provide location-based services

Communication

  • Display relevant offers
  • Show appropriate contact information
  • Enable social media integration
  • Provide customer support features

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use these services to enhance functionality and provide better user experience:

Google Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Maps is embedded for location services. These services may set their own cookies according to Google's privacy policy.

Social Media

Social media buttons and widgets may set cookies to track social sharing and provide personalized content from social media platforms.

Payment Processors

Payment processing services may use cookies to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud during the checkout process.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered for future visits.

Example buttons from our cookie banner

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser
  • Be notified when cookies are set

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to use certain features.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies

Firefox

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Cookies

Edge

Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Cookie Data Security

We take the security of cookie data seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect information stored in cookies:

  • Encryption: Sensitive data in cookies is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access
  • Secure transmission: Cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
  • Access controls: Cookie data is only accessible to authorized systems and personnel
  • Regular audits: We regularly review and update our cookie practices for security
  • Data minimization: We only store necessary information in cookies

While we implement strong security measures, please remember that internet transmissions are not 100% secure. We encourage you to keep your browser updated and use secure networks when visiting our website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Post the revised policy on our website
  • Notify you through our cookie consent banner if significant changes affect your consent choices
  • Send email notifications for major changes (if you've subscribed to our communications)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our other privacy-related policies:

Privacy Policy

Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Terms of Service

Understand the terms governing your use of our website and services

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Phone

(775) 623-2482

Email

zainabmarsh@dendarycarshop.com

Address

840 E 4th St
Reno, Nevada 89512