How We Use Cookies
Learn about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
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, keeping you logged in, and helping us understand how you use our platform.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on WheelShift, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Required for basic website functionality
- Authentication and login status
- Shopping cart contents
- Language preferences
- Security features
Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Page view statistics
- User behavior patterns
- Performance metrics
- Error tracking
Remember your preferences and settings
- Display preferences
- Location settings
- Recently viewed items
- Saved searches
Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Ad personalization
- Social media integration
- Cross-site tracking
- Remarketing campaigns
How We Use Cookies
Cookies help us secure your account, remember your preferences, monitor the performance of our services, and personalize experiences based on your browsing behavior.
- Keep you signed in across sessions
- Save listing filters and search preferences
- Understand which features are most useful
- Deliver relevant tips, reminders, and promotional content
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may limit certain platform features.
- Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- You can reset cookie permissions at any time
- Opting out of marketing cookies does not opt you out of transactional messaging
- We honor browser-level "Do Not Track" preferences where technically feasible
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by trusted third-party services integrated with WheelShift, such as analytics providers, payment processors, or social media platforms. These partners have their own privacy policies governing the use of such technologies.
Data Protection and Consent
We only use cookies in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy laws. Wherever required, we will ask for your consent before storing non-essential cookies on your device.
Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. We will post any updates on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact support@wheelshift.ca.
