Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Bidcars AG ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website bidcars.ch. We aim to provide you with transparent information about the cookies we use, what data is collected, and how you can manage your cookie settings.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your browser and provide you with a better user experience. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or remain on your device permanently (persistent cookies).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on our website:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions such as page security, user authentication, and session management.

Examples: Security cookies to protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), authentication cookies, session cookies

b) Functional Cookies

These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples: Language preferences, display settings, last selected team account

c) Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. They help us measure and improve the performance of our website.

Examples: Pages visited, time spent, click paths, vehicle views, search behavior

4. Cookies We Use

Our website uses the following cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies:

• Security Cookie: Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks

• Authentication Cookies: Store your login information during a session

• Session Cookies: Track your active session on the website

b) Functional Cookies:

• Language Cookie: Stores your preferred language setting (German or English)

• View Cookie: Stores your preferred display options

• Team Cookie: Stores the last selected team account for logged-in users

c) Analytics and Performance Cookies:

• Analytics System: Collects anonymized data about your behavior on our website, including pages visited, time spent, and interactions with vehicle listings

5. Purposes of Cookie Usage

We use cookies for the following purposes:

a) Strictly Necessary Purposes:

• Ensuring the security of our website

• Enabling user authentication

• Managing your session on our website

• Ensuring basic website functionality

b) Functional Purposes:

• Storing your language preferences

• Adapting the user interface to your preferences

• Simplifying your navigation on the platform

• Improving your user experience

c) Analytical Purposes:

• Analyzing website usage to improve our services

• Identifying navigation patterns

• Monitoring website performance

• Optimizing vehicle listings and auctions

• Identifying opportunities to improve user experience

6. Cookie Storage Duration

The storage duration of the cookies we use varies depending on the purpose:

a) Session Cookies: These are only stored during your browser session and are deleted when you close your browser.

b) Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a longer period or until you manually delete them.

• Language settings: 1 year

• Display settings: 1 year

• Team account settings: 1 year

7. Third-Party Cookies

Our website does not use external analytics tools or social media plugins that might set third-party cookies. All analytics functions are operated directly by us, and the data is stored exclusively on our own servers.

8. Managing Your Cookie Settings

You can decide at any time whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

a) Through our website:

We offer a cookie banner where you can set your cookie preferences. You can change your settings at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer of our website.

b) Through your browser:

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies

• Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy

• Safari: Preferences > Privacy

• Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/cookies

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of our website. In particular, certain areas or features may not work properly if you disable the strictly necessary cookies.

9. Impact of Rejecting Cookies

If you choose to reject cookies, certain features of our website may be limited or unavailable:

a) Rejecting strictly necessary cookies:

• You may not be able to log into your account

• The security of your session may be compromised

• Certain areas of the website may not function properly

b) Rejecting functional cookies:

• Your language settings will not be saved

• Your display settings will not be retained

• You will need to reset your preferences with each visit

c) Rejecting analytics cookies:

• Does not affect the basic functionality of the website

• Your usage data will not contribute to improving our services

10. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about any changes.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:

Bidcars AG

Email: privacy@bidcars.ch

Website: www.bidcars.ch