Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
RideCover uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Deliver relevant content and advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics tracking | 24 hours |
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. However, if you do this, some parts of our website may not work properly.
To manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@ridecover.co.uk
- Phone: 0800 123 4567