Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2 April 2025

 

Introduction

 

At West Coast Off-Roaders we are committed to providing you with the best possible user experience when you visit our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our site, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

 

1. What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owner. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login credentials, language, and other settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you visit the site or browse between pages.

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies to enhance your experience on our website. The main categories of cookies we use include:

 

a) Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, certain services or features on our site may not work.

Examples:

  • Authentication cookies that allow you to log in to your account.
  • Session cookies that help remember your shopping cart.

 

b) Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including the pages they visit most often and if they encounter any errors. These cookies help us improve the performance of our website.

 

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies to track website traffic.
  • Load balancing cookies to ensure our website runs smoothly.

 

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to remember customizations you’ve made to the site (such as font sizes or themes).


Examples:

  • Language preference cookies.
  • Regional location cookies to display relevant content based on your geographic location.


d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to track your browsing habits and to deliver personalized advertising to you across the web. They help us show ads that are more relevant to your interests.


Examples:

  • Cookies from third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads).
  • Retargeting cookies that display ads based on your browsing activity on our site.

 

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Enhance User Experience: To personalize your experience on our website, remember your preferences, and provide relevant content.
  • Improve Website Functionality: To analyze and improve the performance of our website, identify any issues, and optimize user experience.
  • Marketing and Advertising: To provide you with targeted advertising and promotions that may be of interest to you based on your browsing history and actions on our site.


4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device to assist with analytics, marketing, and other services. For example, Google Analytics may use cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Some of the third-party services that may use cookies on our site include:

  • Google Analytics – For tracking and analyzing website traffic.
  • Google Ads and Facebook Ads – For targeted advertising and retargeting.
  • Social Media Platforms – For sharing content or social media tracking.


5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in a variety of ways. Most web browsers allow you to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

a) Browser Settings

Most web browsers have cookie settings that you can adjust to suit your preferences. You can typically control cookies through the settings menu in your browser. For example:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site data.


For more information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, visit the help section of your browser.

 

b) Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising from third-party advertisers by visiting the following opt-out platforms:

 

These options allow you to manage your preferences for interest-based advertising.

 

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in applicable laws. When we make updates, we will post the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates or changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact us at:

westcoastoffroaders.com
Email: admin@westcoastoffroaders.com
Phone: 604 770 1252
Address: 104 Garden Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7P3H2