We like to keep things private
When it comes to your privacy, we never make compromises. We will always be clear about why we need the details we ask for, and ensure your personal information is kept as secure as possible. How we do this is detailed clearly below.
| Automatic Logging Session Data | Information Collected |
| How to Accept Cookies | Online Advertisements |
| How to Delete Cookies | Use of Information |
| How We Use Cookies | Vehicle Searches |
Automatic Logging of Session Data
We automatically log generic information about your computer and your computer's connection to the Internet which we call "session data". Session data consists of things such as device information, IP address, operating system and browser software information, and the activities conducted by you while on our Website.
An IP address is a number that lets computers attached to the Internet, such as our web servers, know where to send data back to the user, such as the pages of the Website the user wishes to view. We collect session data because it helps us to analyse such things as what items visitors are likely to click on most, the way visitors are clicking through the Website, how many visitors are surfing to various pages on the Website, how long visitors to the Website are staying and how often they are visiting. It also helps us diagnose problems with our servers and lets us better administer our systems.
It is possible to determine from an IP address a visitor's Internet Service provider (ISP) and the approximate geographical location of his or her point of connectivity. We may also use some session data, such as the pages you have visited on our Website, to send you e-mail messages focused on matters that you may be interested in, unless you have previously opted out of receiving such messages.
We also use session data to help prevent fraud and unauthorised use of our Website.
Back to top ^How to Accept Cookies
Netscape Communicator 8.0
Official support for Netscape Communicator ended 1 March 2008. The last English language version was 9.0.0.6, available at browser.netscape.com/releases.
1. From the menu choose Tools
2. Then Options and open the Site Controls panel
3. On Sites List tab select Master Setting (trust level) to change
4. In Web Features the default setting is Allow cookies, which you can change
Internet Explorer 6.0
1. From the menu choose Tools
2. Then Internet Options
3. Click the Privacy tab
4. Move the slider to select the level of privacy you prefer, or click Advanced for customised settings
Internet Explorer 7.0 and 8.0
1. From the menu choose Tools
2. Then Internet Options
3. On the General tab, under Browsing History click Settings
4. Move the slider to select the level of privacy you prefer, or click Sites or Advanced for customised settings
FireFox 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0
1. From the menu choose Tools
2. Then Options
3. Click the Privacy icon and then Show cookies
4. Tick the check box for Accept cookies from sites
5. To allow third party cookies tick Accept third party cookies
Safari 5.0 (Apple Macintosh)
1. From the menu choose Safari
2. Then Preferences
3. Click the Security icon and then Show cookies
4. You can choose to accept cookies Always or Only from sites I visit
Safari 5.0 (PC Windows)
1. From the menu choose Safari
2. Then Preferences
3. Click the Security icon and then Show cookies
4. You can choose to accept cookies Always or Only from sites I visit
How to Delete Cookies
To remove cookies follow the steps in this section. Do not try to edit the cookies file on your computer.
Netscape Communicator 8.0
1. From the menu choose Tools
2. Then Options and open the Privacy panel
3. Click the Cookies category
4. Click the View Cookies button. The Stored Cookies window opens with a list of all the cookies stored on your computer
5. Select one or more cookies and click Remove Cookie or Remove All Cookies
Internet Explorer 6.0
1. From the menu choose Tools
2. Then Internet Options
3. On the General tab click Settings, then View Files
4. Select a cookie and click Delete
Internet Explorer 7.0 and 8.0
1. From the menu choose Tools
2. Then Internet Options
3. On the General tab, under Browsing history click Settings
4. Click View files
5. Click the Name column heading to alphabetically sort the files
6. Scroll down to files that begin with the prefix cookie: – all cookies have this prefix, and they usually contain the name of the website that created the cookie
7. Right-click to delete a cookie you want to remove
8. Close the window, then click OK twice to return to the browser window
FireFox 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0
1. From the menu choose Tools
2. Then Options
3. Click the Privacy icon and then Show Cookies
4. Select a site from the list and click Remove Cookie(s)
5. To remove all sites click Remove All Cookies
Safari 5.0 (Apple Macintosh)
1. From the menu choose Safari
2. Then Preferences
3. Click the Security icon and then Show Cookies
4. Select a cookie from the list and click Remove
5. To delete all cookies click Remove All
Safari 5.0 (PC Windows)
1. From the menu choose Edit
2. Then Preferences
3. Click the Security icon and then Show Cookies
4. Select a cookie from the list and click the Remove button
5. To delete all cookies click Remove All
If you are not using any of the above browsers, then select 'cookies' in the 'Help' function for information on where to find your cookie folder.
If you have any doubts or do not use any of the above systems please refer to www.allaboutcookies.org, which explains in detail how cookies work and how they can be managed.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies are text files, which identify your computer to our server. We will automatically issue your computer with a cookie whenever you register on our website, (or possibly when you browse), in order to track traffic flows and to additionally make our website easier for you to use.
Cookies themselves only record which areas of the site have been visited by the computer in question, and for how long.
You have the opportunity to set your computers to accept all cookies, to notify you when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time.
Selecting not to receive cookies can mean that certain services or previous registration identification cannot then be provided.
It is worth noting that some of the third parties present on our website may also issue cookies. Third parties may place and/or read cookies on your web browser as a result of advertisements being viewed on our websites.
Back to top ^Information Collected
In order to place an advertisement on the Website, you will need to register. We will require you to supply your name, e-mail address and telephone number. .
New Cars
By requesting services on the New Car area of the Website, we will need to collect certain personal information belonging to you. By submitting personal information to us, you are deemed to have agreed to the terms set out below regarding the use of your personal information.
Back to top ^Online Advertisements
Telephone numbers and email addresses supplied as part of a vehicle advertisement will be published within the relevant advertisement for the duration of the booking, to enable a potential buyer to contact the seller.
Your city is collected in order to provide a positioning on each vehicle within our database, thereby enabling potential buyers to locate vehicles for sale within a set radius of their chosen location.
All details supplied to Car4u with your on-line advertisement will be safeguarded by this Policy. We will only ever pass your personal details to third parties to enable fulfilment of the advertising package which you have selected. Where advertising packages include additional benefits your agreement to these terms and conditions includes consent for your data to be used by others to provide those benefits, subject always to your being offered the opportunity to opt out of those benefits upon receipt.
Back to top ^Use of Information
When you register with our Website, we ask you whether you would like to receive our email newsletters detailing changes to the Website, offers and services from third party companies via email and/or via post that we feel may be of interest to you. You have the ability to opt-out of receiving all or any of these offers during registration.
On occasions Car4u run promotions in which personal information is collected. We will always ask you if agree to this and advise you if this information may be shared with a third party. You will always be asked to provide your consent to this use by opting in.
We have taken measures to ensure that information supplied to us is held securely. As a consequence - we may occasionally request proof of identity before allowing access to your personal information.
For the purposes of the prevention or detection of offences, and/or the apprehension or prosecution of offenders, we may share any information that we collect with the Police, other public or private sector agencies, governmental or representative bodies in accordance with the relevant legislation. This will include public authorities, insurance companies, finance companies, automotive advertising companies and/or other agencies. Information shared in this way will not be used for marketing purposes.
Back to top ^Vehicle Searches
Cities and vehicle information are collected in order to provide a relevant match of vehicles against a specified search. The inclusion of the city enables us to provide the potential buyer with a range of vehicles within a chosen locality, rather than vehicles randomly spread throughout the country.
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