SCRAP CAR JUNCTION ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies to help our website operate effectively and to improve the experience for our visitors. This policy provides detailed information about what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit them. They allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or previous actions. Cookies are widely used across the internet and help websites function efficiently while improving the browsing experience.

Unlike viruses or malicious software, cookies cannot run programs, install software, or access information stored elsewhere on your device. They simply store limited information that can be read by the website that created them or, in some cases, by trusted third-party services.

2. Why Does SCRAP CAR JUNCTION Use Cookies?

We use cookies to enhance website operation and interactivity. Specifically, cookies allow us to:

• Remember your preferences while using our website.
• Improve the performance and functionality of our website.
• Analyse how visitors use our website so we can continue to improve it.
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Help keep our website secure.

Some cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off. Others help us understand how visitors interact with our website and are only used where appropriate consent has been given.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to certain areas of the website. Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. For example, they help us understand which pages are visited most often, how visitors move around the website, whether any pages generate errors, and how users found our website. This information helps us improve our website and provide a better experience for future visitors.
• Functional Cookies: Functional cookies remember choices you make while browsing, such as your preferred settings, allowing us to provide a more personalised experience each time you visit.
• Third-Party Cookies: Some areas of our website may use services provided by trusted third parties. These services may place their own cookies on your device to support features such as website analytics, embedded content, or advertising. SCRAP CAR JUNCTION does not control these third-party cookies, and we recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant providers for further information.

4. Cookies We May Use

Our website may use cookies provided by:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous information including pages visited, time spent on the website, device type, browser information, and approximate geographic location. This information helps us improve our website and customer experience. Google does not provide us with information that directly identifies individual visitors. More information about Google's Privacy Policy is available on Google's website.

5. Managing Cookies & Your Choices

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view stored cookies, delete existing cookies, block all cookies, block cookies from specific websites, or receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website, and some features may no longer work as intended.

When you first visit the SCRAP CAR JUNCTION website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or, where available, through our cookie preference centre.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. If you follow these links, please be aware that those websites operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. SCRAP CAR JUNCTION accepts no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

7. Keeping Your Information Safe

Although cookies themselves do not contain sensitive personal information, we recommend that you practice good digital security habits:

• Regularly clear your browser cookies if using a shared computer.
• Keep your browser and antivirus software up to date.
• Avoid using unsecured public Wi-Fi when accessing personal accounts.
• Only visit trusted websites.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or the way we use cookies. Any updates will be published on this page together with the latest revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how SCRAP CAR JUNCTION uses cookies, please contact us using the contact details published on our website at www.scrapcarjunction.co.uk.