Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 May 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels. This policy covers all such technologies, referred to collectively as “cookies”.
2. How we use cookies
DetailCar (detailcar.es) uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Keeping you signed in during your session.
- Remembering your language preference and recently viewed locations.
- Understanding how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
- Delivering relevant advertising (only with your explicit consent).
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security (CSRF protection). They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| dc_cookie_consent_v1 | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to provide a more personalised experience. Disabling them may reduce functionality but will not prevent core features from working.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Stores your preferred language (en, es, fr) | 1 year |
| recent_locations | Remembers recently viewed centres for quick access | 30 days |
| booking_draft | Preserves an in-progress booking if you navigate away | 24 hours |
3.3 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. All data is aggregated and anonymous. They are only set after you opt into analytics via the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users, measure sessions | 26 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
3.4 Marketing cookies
These cookies deliver advertisements relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Deliver and measure Facebook ad campaigns | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Track conversions from Google ad clicks | 90 days |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by services embedded in our pages:
- Google Maps: used on our location pages to display interactive maps.
- Stripe: used on checkout pages to process payments securely.
- Calendly: embedded on our franchise page for booking discovery calls.
- YouTube: video embeds on our franchise page may set cookies.
5. Managing your preferences
You can control cookies via the cookie banner, your browser settings, or opt-out tools provided by third parties. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly.
6. Legal basis
In accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (transposed by Spain's LSSI-CE) and the GDPR: strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent; all other cookies are placed only after you give explicit consent via the cookie banner.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy when we add new services or change providers. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie banner or email.
8. Contact
This website is operated by DETAILCAR FRANQUICIAS, S.L. (CIF B98355530), Calle Bello 9, Bajo Izquierda, 46024 Valencia, Spain. For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at administracion@detailcar.es or +34 961 059 959, or see our Privacy Policy.