Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how AutoThink Group Ltd, trading as AutoSettle ("we", "us", or "our"), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies".

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Authentication tokens: keep you logged in during your session.
Security cookies: help prevent fraud and protect your account.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g. workspace selection, theme).

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate the Service. This helps us improve the user experience.

Google Analytics: collects anonymised usage data including pages visited, session duration, and referral source.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. We currently use minimal marketing cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

Stripe (payment processing)
Google (analytics)
Calendly (demo booking)

4. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

Common browser cookie settings:

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

6. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
AutoThink Group Ltd (trading as AutoSettle)
Email: privacy@autosettle.co.uk