Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, EVQuote Pro) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies".

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To enable certain functions of our website
  • To provide analytics and track website usage
  • To store your cookie preferences
  • To remember your form inputs (where appropriate)
  • To improve user experience on our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Duration: Session or 1 year

Examples:

  • cookieConsent - Stores your cookie preferences
  • sessionID - Maintains your session on the website

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Examples:

  • _ga - Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users
  • _gid - Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users
  • _gat - Google Analytics - Throttles request rate

Third-party provider: Google Analytics

Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, referring website

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements.

Duration: Up to 1 year

Examples:

  • Facebook Pixel - Tracks conversions and retargeting
  • Google Ads - Tracks ad performance and conversions

Note: We only use marketing cookies if you have given us explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:

4.1 Formspree

We use Formspree to process contact and quote forms. Formspree may set cookies to ensure form functionality.

Privacy Policy: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

The duration of each cookie is specified in Section 3 above.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Through Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

6.2 Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

For more information: www.aboutcookies.org

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.

8. Cookies and Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may handle cookies differently. To manage cookies on your mobile device:

  • iOS: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
  • Android: Browser Settings > Privacy > Accept Cookies

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

10. Contact Us

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

EVQuote Pro
Email: info@evquotepro.co.uk
Phone: 0800 123 4567
Address: 123 Electric House, London, SW1A 1AA

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy: