Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how UM Cars uses cookies and similar
technologies when you visit or use the UM Cars website. It explains what cookies
are, why we use them, how you can control them and where you can find further
information about your privacy choices.
By continuing to use the UM Cars website after making your cookie choices, you
acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie
settings option available on our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They can help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, improve
performance, understand how visitors use a website and support relevant marketing.
Cookies may be set directly by UM Cars, known as first-party cookies, or by
third-party services used on our website, known as third-party cookies. Similar
technologies, such as pixels, tags, local storage and device identifiers, may
also be used for similar purposes.
How UM Cars Uses Cookies
UM Cars uses cookies to help provide a secure, functional and user-friendly
website. Some cookies are necessary for the website to operate properly, while
others may help us understand website usage, remember preferences or improve
our advertising and communication.
This Cookie Policy UM Cars page explains the main categories of
cookies that may be used on our website. The exact cookies used can change when
website features, plugins, analytics tools, advertising services or third-party
integrations are updated.
Types of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function securely and
correctly. They may enable essential features such as page navigation, security,
form submissions, fraud prevention, load balancing, cookie-preference storage and
access to secure areas of the website.
These cookies cannot normally be disabled through our cookie settings because
they are necessary for the operation of the website or for a service requested
by you.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language,
location, saved preferences, form information or cookie-consent settings. These
cookies can make your browsing experience more convenient and personalised.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the UM Cars website. They
may collect information about pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation
routes, device type, browser type and technical website performance information.
This information is used to improve website content, vehicle listings, navigation,
website speed and the overall customer experience. Analytics cookies are only used
where you have given the required consent through our cookie banner or settings tool.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to measure advertising performance, understand whether
visitors have interacted with advertising campaigns and show relevant adverts on
third-party platforms. These cookies may be set by advertising partners, social media
platforms or other third-party providers.
Marketing cookies are optional. UM Cars will only use non-essential marketing cookies
where you have provided the required consent through the website cookie settings.
Cookie Information Table
The table below should be reviewed and updated whenever a website plugin, analytics
service, advertising platform, embedded content provider or other technology is added,
removed or changed. Delete any row that does not apply to the UM Cars website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent / cookie_notice_accepted | UM Cars Website | Stores the visitor’s cookie-consent preference. | Strictly Necessary | Replace with actual expiry period |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Helps maintain login functionality for authorised website users. | Strictly Necessary | Session / Replace with actual expiry period |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Supports security for logged-in users and protected areas of the website. | Strictly Necessary | Session / Replace with actual expiry period |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish visitors and help measure website usage. | Analytics | Replace with actual expiry period |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to maintain website analytics and measure visitor interactions. | Analytics | Replace with actual expiry period |
| _fbp | Meta | May be used to measure advertising effectiveness and support advertising delivery. | Marketing | Replace with actual expiry period |
| IDE | Google / DoubleClick | May be used for advertising measurement and advertising personalisation. | Marketing | Replace with actual expiry period |
Important: The analytics and marketing examples above must only
remain on this page if they are genuinely active on the UM Cars website. Use your
cookie-consent plugin report, Google Tag Manager, browser inspection tools or a
professional cookie scan to verify the actual cookie names, providers and expiry periods.
Third-Party Cookies
Some parts of the UM Cars website may use third-party services. These can include
mapping tools, video content, finance applications, analytics tools, advertising
platforms, social media integrations, vehicle-finance providers or embedded forms.
These third parties may place their own cookies or use similar technologies when you
interact with their content. UM Cars does not control all third-party cookies. You
should review the privacy and cookie information provided by the relevant third party
before using their services.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences by using the cookie settings or cookie banner
available on the UM Cars website. You can accept, reject or adjust non-essential
cookie categories at any time, subject to the settings available on our consent tool.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to
block cookies, delete cookies, block third-party cookies or receive a notification
before cookies are stored. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect how
some features of the UM Cars website function.
For more independent information about cookies and how you can control them, visit
the
Information Commissioner’s Office cookie guidance.
Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time by revisiting the
cookie settings tool on our website. If you withdraw consent, any future use of
non-essential cookies should stop. Cookies already stored on your device may need
to be removed through your browser settings.
Your decision to reject analytics or marketing cookies will not prevent you from
browsing the main areas of the UM Cars website. However, certain optional features
or third-party content may not work as expected without those cookies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
UM Cars may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect
changes in legal requirements, website functionality, service providers, analytics
tools, advertising tools or cookie-consent practices.
Any updated version of this Cookie Policy will be published on this page. We
recommend that you review this page periodically to stay informed about how cookies
and similar technologies are used on the UM Cars website.
Contact UM Cars
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy UM Cars page,
cookie preferences or how personal information is handled, please contact us through
our Contact Us page.
You may also wish to read our Privacy Policy for
further information about how UM Cars handles personal information.
Last Updated: 5 July 2026