Cookie Policy
Your Garage LLC — Automotive Services Platform
Effective: January 1, 2025
Version 2.0
Your Garage LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (yourgarage.qa), mobile applications, and partner platforms. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you.
By continuing to use our platform, you consent to the use of essential cookies. Optional cookies require your explicit consent, which you can manage below or through the cookie banner that appears on your first visit.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you interact with the platform. We also use similar technologies including local storage (for client-side persistence), session storage, and pixel tags (for advertising measurement).
Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
Required for the platform to function. These cookies handle authentication, session management, security, identity, and core infrastructure. They cannot be disabled without breaking the platform.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
Firebase Auth (IndexedDB) | Firebase Auth | Authenticates your identity and maintains login state across sessions via Firebase Auth SDK | Persistent |
yg_csrf | Your Garage | CSRF token — prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on form submissions and API calls | 30 minutes |
yg_aid | Your Garage | Anonymous device identifier for session continuity and cross-session identity resolution | 2 years |
yg_locale / yg_currency / yg_region | Your Garage | Stores language, currency (QAR), and region preferences for localized content | 1 year |
preferred_locale | Your Garage | Server-side language preference for SSR content delivery | 1 year |
__stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Stripe | Required for secure payment processing and fraud detection | 1 year / 30 min |
yg_fraud | Your Garage | Anti-fraud behavioral signals — click frequency, bot detection, device consistency | 30 minutes |
yg_cookie_consent | Your Garage | Stores your cookie category preferences from this page (version-tracked) | Persistent |
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced personalization — your saved vehicles, recent searches, theme settings, Garage Buddy AI preferences, and A/B experiment assignments for feature improvements.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
selectedVehicle | Your Garage | Remembers your currently selected garage vehicle for compatibility checks | Persistent |
recentSearches | Your Garage | Stores recent search queries for quick access | Persistent |
garageBuddyPrefs | Your Garage | AI assistant preferences — language, conversation style | Persistent |
themePreference | Your Garage | UI theme and display preferences | Persistent |
yg_exp_* | Your Garage | A/B experiment variant assignments for feature testing and improvement | 90 days |
Analytics & Performance
Help us understand how you use the platform — page views, session duration, scroll depth, feature usage, and error tracking. Powers AI recommendations and platform improvements.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors, tracks sessions, and maintains GA4 measurement state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Identifies visitors within a 24-hour window for daily usage analysis | 24 hours |
yg_sid | Your Garage | Session ID for tracking page views, scroll depth, engagement signals, and bounce rate | 30 minutes (inactivity) |
Sentry SDK | Sentry | Error tracking and application performance monitoring — reports crashes and slow pages | Session |
yg_behavior_* | Your Garage | Behavioral profiling — viewed products, category interests, search patterns for recommendations | Persistent |
yg_session | Your Garage | Rich session data — entry page, page views, engagement score, duration | Session |
Marketing & Advertising
Used to measure advertising effectiveness, build retargeting audiences, and attribute conversions. Includes first-touch and last-touch attribution for campaign optimization. We never sell your personal data.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp / _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Measures ad performance, enables retargeting on Facebook and Instagram | 90 days |
_gcl_au / _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Tracks ad conversions and click attribution from Google Ads campaigns | 90 days |
yg_attr_ft / yg_attr_lt | Your Garage | First-touch and last-touch marketing attribution — UTM parameters, click IDs, referrer data | 90 / 30 days |
yg_attr_sc | Your Garage | Session counter for marketing attribution — tracks visit frequency | 2 years |
yg_interests | Your Garage | Top interest categories for audience segmentation and relevant ad delivery | 90 days |
Google Consent Mode v2 | Signals consent state to all Google services (GA4, Ads, GTM) — controls cookie behavior | N/A (JavaScript signal) |
How We Use Cookies
Authentication & Security
Firebase Auth keeps you logged in. CSRF tokens protect form submissions. Anti-fraud signals detect bots and suspicious behavior. Anonymous device IDs enable secure session continuity.
Payment & Fraud Prevention
Stripe cookies enable secure card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Fraud detection tracks click frequency, device fingerprints, and behavioral signals to protect your transactions.
Personalization & Experiments
Remember your language, region, currency, selected vehicle, search history, and AI assistant preferences. A/B experiments test new features to improve your experience.
Analytics & Performance
Google Analytics, session tracking, and Sentry help us understand usage patterns, diagnose errors, and measure page performance. Behavioral profiling powers product recommendations.
Attribution & Marketing
First-touch and last-touch attribution tracks how you discovered us. UTM parameters, click IDs, and referrer data help us measure campaign effectiveness and allocate ad budget responsibly.
Identity & Data Architecture
Cross-session identity resolution links your anonymous and authenticated activity. Google Consent Mode v2 ensures all data collection respects your privacy choices in real time.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by trusted third-party services that we integrate with. These providers have their own privacy policies:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
Google Analytics 4 | Usage analytics, event streaming & reporting | View Policy |
Google Consent Mode v2 | Privacy signal framework for all Google services | View Policy |
Firebase | Authentication, database & push notifications | View Policy |
Stripe | Payment processing, subscriptions & fraud prevention | View Policy |
Sentry | Error tracking & application performance monitoring | View Policy |
Meta (Facebook) | Ad measurement, retargeting & Conversions API (when configured) | View Policy |
Google Ads | Conversion tracking & Enhanced Conversions (when configured) | View Policy |
Vercel | Application hosting & edge functions | View Policy |
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Beyond the preference controls above, you can manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the platform from functioning correctly.
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Detailed instructionsYour Rights
Under Qatar's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and applicable international regulations, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time via this page
- Request information about what data cookies collect about you
- Request deletion of cookie-collected data from our systems
- Lodge a complaint with the Qatar Data Protection Authority
- Access, rectify, or port your personal data
Updates & Contact
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will re-prompt you for consent through the cookie banner.
support@yourgarage.qa
Phone
+974 6698 6891
Address
Bani Hajer, Al Rayyan, Doha, Qatar