Cookie Policy
This policy explains how BudapestCars (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on budapestcars.com and related services, and how you can control your preferences.
Quick summary
- Necessary cookies are required for security and core functionality (always active).
- Analytics and marketing cookies are optional and only used if you consent.
- You can change your choices anytime via Cookie settings in the site footer.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies can include local storage items and pixels used for measurement. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by a partner we integrate with).
How we use cookies on BudapestCars
We group cookies into the following categories:
1) Necessary (always active)
Used to operate the platform safely and reliably. Examples include: authentication/session cookies to keep you signed in; security and anti-abuse protections; CSRF tokens for form submission; load balancing or routing where applicable; and preference storage needed for basic usability (such as language selection). These cookies are not used for optional analytics or advertising.
2) Analytics (optional)
Helps us understand how visitors use the marketplace (for example: pages viewed, approximate geography, device/browser type, and error rates). We use this information to improve performance, content, and product decisions. Analytics may be implemented via first-party or third-party tools.
3) Marketing (optional)
Used to measure marketing campaigns, attribute referrals, and—where enabled—support remarketing or conversion tracking. These technologies may read or write identifiers across sessions depending on your browser settings and partner configuration.
Why we use cookies
- Security & fraud prevention: protect accounts, detect suspicious activity, and maintain platform integrity.
- Core functionality: remember login state, CSRF protection, and essential UI preferences.
- Analytics (if enabled): understand usage trends and improve search, listings, and workflows.
- Marketing (if enabled): evaluate campaign effectiveness and optimize outreach.
Retention / duration
Cookie lifetimes vary. Some session cookies expire when you close your browser; others may persist for days or months depending on their purpose. Our consent cookie stores your category choices for up to 365 days (or until you clear cookies / change preferences). Third-party cookies follow each provider’s policies and may change over time as we add or replace integrations.
Managing consent
On your first visit, you can choose Accept all, Reject optional, or Customize. You can reopen preferences anytime via Cookie settings in the footer. Rejecting optional categories disables non-essential cookies to the extent technically possible; necessary cookies remain active.
Third-party cookies may evolve
As we improve BudapestCars, we may integrate new tools (for example: analytics, advertising networks, embedded maps, video players, customer support widgets, or payment providers). The exact list of third-party cookies and their purposes may change. We will update this policy periodically to reflect material changes.
Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. If you block all cookies, parts of the platform may not work correctly (for example sign-in or form submissions). You can also use private browsing modes; necessary cookies may still be required during an active session.
Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy: legal@budapestcars.com · Support: support@budapestcars.com