Last updated: 22 May 2026
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Value Cars Basildon uses cookies and similar technologies on valuecars444.com.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how it's used. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
2. Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always on)
Essential for the site to function. You cannot opt out, but they don't track you for marketing.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
vc_consent_v1 | Value Cars Basildon | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months |
Analytics (consent required)
Helps us understand how visitors use the site. Aggregated, not used to identify you personally. Off by default, only set after you click Accept on our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ph_* | PostHog | Site usage analytics, anonymous user identification | 12 months |
Marketing & session recording (consent required)
Detailed interaction recording so we can identify and fix UX issues. Off by default. We do not currently set any third-party advertising cookies.
3. Managing your preferences
When you first visit the site, you see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all, enable analytics + marketing cookies.
- Reject all, only strictly-necessary cookies are set.
- Manage preferences, granular toggles per category.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie preferences" link in our footer.
You can also disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling strictly-necessary cookies will break parts of the site.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties when we embed their content (e.g. Google Maps). These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies:
- PostHog: posthog.com/privacy
- Vercel: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Google Maps: policies.google.com/privacy
5. Do Not Track
We respect the browser "Do Not Track" signal. If your browser sends DNT, we will not set analytics or marketing cookies unless you explicitly accept them.
6. Updates
We may update this policy as we add or remove tools. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change.
7. Contact
- Email: info@valuecars444.com
- See also our Privacy Policy.