Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience with our AI-powered vehicle intelligence platform.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

At SmartCarCheck, we use cookies to enhance our AI-powered vehicle intelligence platform, ensuring you get the most relevant and personalized insights for your vehicle checks.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly and provide our core vehicle check service.

  • Session management and security
  • Vehicle search functionality
  • User authentication (when applicable)
  • Payment processing security

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our AI-powered vehicle intelligence platform to improve the service.

  • Page views and user journey tracking
  • Popular vehicle searches and features
  • Performance monitoring and error tracking
  • Conversion rate optimization

Functional Cookies

Enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and providing personalized features.

  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Language and location settings
  • Recent vehicle searches
  • Customised AI insight preferences

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • Essential features may not work
  • AI insights may be less personalized
  • Payment processing may be affected

Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services help us provide and improve our AI-powered vehicle intelligence platform:

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Secure payment processing for premium AI reports. Their cookies ensure safe transactions and fraud prevention.

Analytics Providers

Help us understand how users interact with our AI-customised insights to improve the service.

Content Delivery Networks

Ensure fast loading of our website and AI-powered features across different regions.

Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy occasionally to reflect changes in our AI-powered services or legal requirements. We will notify users of any significant changes through our website or email communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you use cookies for advertising?

No, we do not use cookies for advertising or tracking users across other websites. Our cookies are only used to improve our AI-powered vehicle intelligence service and ensure a smooth user experience.

How long do cookies last?

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them. Essential cookies for our service typically last for your browsing session, while analytics cookies may last up to 2 years.

Can I use SmartCarCheck without cookies?

While you can browse our basic vehicle check service, some features including AI-customised insights and premium reports require essential cookies to function properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

How do you protect my data collected via cookies?

All cookie data is handled according to our privacy policy and UK GDPR requirements. We use secure, encrypted connections and only collect the minimum data necessary to provide our AI-powered vehicle intelligence service.