Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

Economy Tire & Lube uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website usage, and provide personalized content. We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session management and security
• Shopping cart functionality
• User authentication
• Load balancing

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics for traffic analysis
• Page view tracking
• User behavior patterns
• Website performance monitoring

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Language preferences
• Location settings
• Font size and accessibility options
• Remembered form data

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Social media integration
• Targeted advertising
• Conversion tracking
• Remarketing campaigns

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content from third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• Google Maps: Interactive maps and location services
• Social Media Platforms: Social sharing buttons and embedded content
• Shopify: E-commerce functionality and payment processing

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Firefox

1. Click the menu button → Options/Preferences
2. Select Privacy & Security
3. In the Cookies and Site Data section, adjust settings

Safari

1. Go to Safari → Preferences
2. Click Privacy tab
3. Adjust cookie and website data settings

Edge

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
3. Manage cookies and site data

Mobile Devices

iOS Safari

1. Go to Settings → Safari
2. Scroll to Privacy & Security
3. Adjust "Block All Cookies" setting

Android Chrome

1. Open Chrome app
2. Tap three dots → Settings → Site settings
3. Tap Cookies to manage settings

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance: AdChoices
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Vary by provider, usually 30 days to 2 years

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your website experience:

• Some features may not work properly
• Shopping cart functionality may be limited
• Personalization features will be disabled
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Website performance analytics will be affected

Updates to Cookie 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 significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: