Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Welcome to VIN Validation! We are committed to transparency and user privacy. To ensure a transparent and consistent experience on our website, we utilize cookies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how you can manage or delete these cookies, and your rights in relation to them.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. There are different types of cookies, each serving various purposes in enhancing your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function correctly and safely. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website may not operate properly.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. The data collected by these cookies is used to optimize and improve the user experience of the website.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to improve your experience on our website.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions on how to manage cookies; these can typically be found within the ‘Help’ or ‘Tools’ options of your browser. You can opt-out of targeted advertising cookies provided by some of the third-party advertising companies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Please note that by deleting or disabling cookies, some features and functionalities of our website may not work as intended or may become unavailable.
Third-Party Cookies
We sometimes use third-party cookies to report, measure, and analyze performance data for our ads and optimize our website’s content. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies addressing how they manage the data collected by their cookies.
Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, you will be informed about our use of cookies and will be asked to consent to their use. You can give your consent by continuing to browse the site. If you do not wish to accept cookies in connection with your use of this website, configure your Internet browser to reject some or all cookies. However, as mentioned above, if cookies are disabled, it may prevent you from using certain functions and features on our website.
Your Rights Under GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the UK GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data and cookie usage. These include the right to access your data, the right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data, the right to erase your data (“right to be forgotten”), the right to restrict processing of your data, the right to data portability, the right to object to certain types of processing, and rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, your personal data, or privacy matters, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are dedicated to continuously improving our website’s experience and ensuring that we handle your data responsibly and in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.