SmartCar
Cookies Policy
Version 2.0 — Effective June 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time. We may also use similar technologies such as Web Storage (localStorage / sessionStorage) and Pixel Tags.
2. Cookie Register — Full Specification
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Expiry | Can Opt Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Essential | Stores selected language (Hebrew/English) | 1 year | No |
| admin_auth | Essential | Admin authentication (httpOnly, Secure) | Session | No |
| cf_clearance, _cf_bm (Cloudflare Turnstile) | Essential | Bot protection on booking, contact and review forms. Operated by Cloudflare Inc. | 30 min – 24 hours | No |
| booking_draft_* | Essential | Saves booking form draft in localStorage to prevent data loss | Until booking submitted | Yes (manually) |
| va_* (Vercel Analytics) | Performance | Anonymous traffic analysis — no PII. Operated by Vercel Inc. | 24 hours | Yes |
| Third-party marketing cookies | Marketing | Targeted advertising. Not currently active. | — | — |
* "Not currently active" — we commit to updating this document before activating any new cookie.
3. Consent & Cookie Management
Essential cookies are activated automatically and do not require consent. Performance and marketing cookies are activated only after you provide explicit consent via the cookie banner. You may change your consent preferences at any time via "Cookie Preferences" in the footer.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
- Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences › Privacy
- Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions
5. Third-Party Links
- Vercel Analytics: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy