Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how DriveLane ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at drivelane.com (the "Site"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, DriveLane) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

Why We Use Cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Site to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Site. Third parties serve cookies through our Site for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Site and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.

Purpose:Authentication, security, session management
Duration:Session or up to 30 days
Can be disabled:No (required for site functionality)

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site.

Purpose:Site analytics, usage statistics, performance monitoring
Duration:Up to 2 years
Can be disabled:Yes (via browser settings)

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Purpose:User preferences, language settings, saved searches
Duration:Up to 1 year
Can be disabled:Yes (may affect site functionality)

4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Purpose:Personalized advertising, retargeting, ad measurement
Duration:Up to 1 year
Can be disabled:Yes (via browser or ad preference settings)

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie table above or by setting your browser to refuse cookies.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our Site, and certain features and services may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on our Site:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Stripe

We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraudulent activity and ensure secure transactions.

Social Media Platforms

Our Site may include social media features that may set cookies to enable you to share content or interact with social networks.

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. At this time, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. We await the result of work by the privacy community and industry to determine when such a response is appropriate and what form it should take.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@drivelane.com

Mail: DriveLane Privacy Team
123 Auto Plaza, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90001
United States