What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (temporary files that are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (files that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

How We Use Cookies

J & P Auto Supply uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality. Without these cookies, the website cannot function correctly.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as language preferences, region, or auto-login details) to provide a more personalized experience.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an ad and measure advertising campaign effectiveness.

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by J & P Auto Supply and can only be read by our website. They include cookies for:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings.
  • Keeping your shopping cart active as you browse.
  • Managing your login session and account preferences.
Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website, such as:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior.
  • Payment Processors: Securely process your payment information.
  • Marketing Platforms: Track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions on how to do this.
  • Our Cookie Banner: Use the cookie consent banner on our website to customize your preferences.
  • Third-Party Opt-Outs: Visit the opt-out pages for Google Analytics or other third-party services.
  • Incognito Mode: Browse in private/incognito mode to avoid storing cookies.

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, including the ability to make purchases.

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintain your login session Session
cart_items Remember items in your shopping cart 30 days
cookie_consent Remember your cookie preferences 1 year
_ga Google Analytics tracking 2 years
_gid Google Analytics tracking 24 hours

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Used to store larger amounts of data locally on your device.
  • Pixel Tags: Small invisible images that help us understand how users interact with our emails and website.
  • Web Beacons: Transparent images that monitor user behavior on our website.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, so we do not honor DNT signals at this time.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

J & P Auto Supply

123 Auto Drive, Car City, CA 90210

Phone: (580) 295-3090

Email: info@seriespoil.com

Last Updated: January 2025