Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 21, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Torquewire ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services (collectively, the "Services"). Please read this Cookie Policy carefully before using our Services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help with functionality, such as remembering your preferences, analyzing how the website is used, and personalizing content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and enable e-commerce functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
2.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Social media platforms
- Content delivery networks
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Services and other websites. This information may be used by these third parties to analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests, and better understand your online activity.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _torque_session | Essential | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
| _torque_preferences | Functionality | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
| _torque_analytics | Performance | Collects anonymous analytics data | 2 years |
| _torque_marketing | Targeting | Helps deliver relevant advertisements | 90 days |
5. Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Here's how to control cookies in major browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Please note that blocking cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.
5.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.
7. Local Storage Objects
We may use Local Storage Objects (LSOs) such as HTML5 to store content information and preferences. Third parties with whom we partner to provide certain features on our website or to display advertising based upon your web browsing activity may use LSOs to collect and store information. Various browsers may offer their own management tools for removing HTML5 LSOs.
8. Web Beacons
We may use web beacons (also known as clear GIFs, pixel tags, or web bugs) to help manage and track our online services and communications. Web beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that are embedded invisibly on web pages or in emails. We use them to understand which content is effective and monitor user behavior.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Torquewire
123 Automotive Street
London, EC2A 4AA
United Kingdom
privacy@torquewire.com
+44 20 1234 5678
By continuing to use our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.