Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Last Updated: 28 March 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Carvantage Ltd (“Carvantage”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at carvantageltd.com (the “Website”).
This policy is issued in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further details about how we process personal data.
CARVANTAGE LTD
Company Number: 16879932
Registered Address: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
Email: carvantageltd@gmail.com
2. 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 widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website owners.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by external services we use). They can also be classified by duration:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to maintain state during your browsing session.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across visits.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Ensuring our Website functions correctly and securely
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Remembering your language and display preferences
- Understanding how visitors use our Website (analytics)
- Improving our Website content, layout, and performance
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns (with your consent)
4. Your Consent
In accordance with PECR and UK GDPR, we require your consent before placing any cookies on your device that are not strictly necessary for the operation of our Website.
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies — enables all cookie categories
- Customise your preferences — choose which categories of optional cookies to accept
- Reject all optional cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be placed
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Website to function.
5. Types of Cookies We Use
5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Legal basis: These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under PECR Regulation 6(4) as they are strictly necessary for the provision of a service requested by the user.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | carvantageltd.com (1st party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on each visit | Persistent | 365 days |
5.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our Website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Legal basis: Your consent (PECR Regulation 6 and UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
language_preference | carvantageltd.com (1st party) | Remembers your preferred language for the Website interface | Persistent | 180 days |
theme_preference | carvantageltd.com (1st party) | Stores your display preference settings | Persistent | 180 days |
5.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information. All data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They help us improve the way our Website works, ensuring users find what they are looking for easily.
Legal basis: Your consent (PECR Regulation 6 and UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics (3rd party) | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Website. Distinguishes between users. | Persistent | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics (3rd party) | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Website. Distinguishes between users within a 24-hour period. | Persistent | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics (3rd party) | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | Session | 1 minute |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 (3rd party) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state across page views. | Persistent | 2 years |
Third-party provider: Google LLC. Data may be transferred to the United States. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
Legal basis: Your explicit consent (PECR Regulation 6 and UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta / Facebook (3rd party) | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements and measure their performance. Tracks conversions from Facebook ads. | Persistent | 90 days |
IDE | Google DoubleClick (3rd party) | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the user's actions after viewing or clicking an ad, to measure ad efficacy and present targeted ads. | Persistent | 13 months |
Third-party providers: Meta Platforms, Inc. and Google LLC. Data may be transferred to the United States. See their respective privacy policies:
Meta: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Other Tracking Technologies
6.1 Google Fonts
Our Website uses Google Fonts to display the “Inter” typeface. When you visit our Website, your browser makes a connection to Google's servers to download the font files. This may result in your IP address and browser information being transmitted to Google. Google Fonts is loaded as a service and does not set cookies on your device but the connection to Google's servers may enable Google to log your visit.
Provider: Google LLC. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6.2 Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, our Website may use browser local storage and session storage to store non-personal information needed for the Website to function properly. These are similar to cookies but are stored differently in your browser and have different capacity limits.
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Through Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool:
- On your first visit, use the cookie consent banner to set your preferences
- At any time, click the “Cookie Settings” link in our Website footer to review and update your preferences
- Changes to your preferences take effect immediately for future cookie placement
7.2 Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed
Instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note: If you disable all cookies or block essential cookies, some features of our Website may not function correctly. We recommend keeping strictly necessary cookies enabled for the best experience.
7.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can also use the following opt-out mechanisms provided by third parties:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Your Online Choices (Europe): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
- Network Advertising Initiative (US): https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/
8. Impact of Refusing Cookies
You are free to refuse non-essential cookies. Here is how refusing different categories may affect your experience:
| Cookie Category | Impact if Refused |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Cannot be refused. The Website may not function without them. |
| Functional | Personalisation features (language, display preferences) will not be remembered between visits. |
| Analytics | No impact on your browsing experience. We will have less data to improve our Website. |
| Marketing | You may still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. |
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in legislation. When we make changes:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- If we introduce new categories of cookies or significantly change our use of existing cookies, we will ask for your consent again
- We encourage you to review this policy periodically
10. Your Rights
Where cookies collect personal data, you have rights under the UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing of your personal data. For full details of your rights and how to exercise them, please see Section 10 of our Privacy Policy.
11. More Information About Cookies
For more general information about cookies and how they work, you may find the following resources helpful:
- www.allaboutcookies.org — general information about cookies
- ICO guidance on cookies — the UK regulator's guidance on cookie rules
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
CARVANTAGE LTD
Company Number: 16879932
Registered Address: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
Email: carvantageltd@gmail.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you have concerns about how we use cookies:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://ico.org.uk