Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 June 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. How AutoSter Uses Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
- Session management and user authentication
- Form submission and security verification
- Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our platform and user experience.
- Page view counts and navigation patterns
- Search behaviour and listing views
- Device and browser information for compatibility testing
- Traffic sources to understand how users find us
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and recently viewed listings.
- Remembering your preferred city or region
- Recently viewed vehicle listings
- Search filter preferences
3. Cookies We Do NOT Use
AutoSter does not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies from third-party ad networks.
- Social media tracking cookies.
- Cross-site tracking cookies for behavioural advertising.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Supabase: Our backend platform uses cookies for authentication and security.
- Google Fonts: May set cookies when loading font files for our website's typography.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Here is how to access cookie controls 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
You can also use our cookie consent banner (displayed on your first visit) to manage your preferences for non-essential cookies.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated through our cookie consent banner.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@autoster.co.uk or through our Contact page.