Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 4/11/2026
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 help us understand how visitors interact with our website and allow us to improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Partcrux uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience and provide better services. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Analyze how you use our website
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Deliver relevant advertising
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, shopping cart cookies
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page load time tracking
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or theme preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples: Language preference cookies, dark mode settings, recently viewed items
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples: Ad network cookies, retargeting cookies, social media pixels
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from trusted partners to help us analyze website traffic and improve our services. These third parties include:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website
Payment Processors
Securely process payment transactions
Social Media Platforms
Enable social sharing features and track engagement
Advertising Networks
Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us remember your actions during a browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- View and delete individual cookies
Please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, including shopping cart functionality and personalized recommendations.
6.2 Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific types of cookies:
- Google Analytics: Visit Google Analytics Opt-out
- Advertising Cookies: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance
- Social Media: Adjust privacy settings on each social media platform
6.3 Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may have settings that allow you to limit tracking and advertising. Check your device settings for options like "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (Android).
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.
8. Cookie Table
Below is a summary of the main cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| cart_data | Essential | Stores shopping cart items | 30 days |
| user_preferences | Functional | Remembers user settings | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| ad_id | Advertising | Targeted advertising | 90 days |
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
10. More Information
For more information about how we collect and use your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@partcrux.com
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Address: 123 Auto Parts Street, City, State 12345