Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 6, 2025, and applies to all users of https://evcareguide.com (“the website”). This policy informs you about the use of cookies and similar technologies on our website, regardless of your location, and explains how we comply with various global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in California, and other applicable laws.

1. Introduction

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze site usage, and display personalized ads. These cookies are placed by us and by third parties, including services like Google AdSense and Independent Analytics. By using our website, you agree to the placement of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, which is designed to be in compliance with the applicable data protection laws globally.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on your device. The information stored in the cookie may be returned to our servers or to the servers of third parties when you visit the website again.

3. What are scripts and web beacons?

  • Scripts: A script is a piece of program code that runs to make the website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.
  • Web beacons: A web beacon (also known as a pixel tag) is a small, invisible image or piece of text embedded in the website to track visitor activity, typically used to monitor website traffic.

4. Types of cookies used on this website

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Functional cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, such as remembering your login details or keeping items in your shopping cart. These cookies are placed without requiring your consent, as they are essential for the site’s functionality.
  • Performance cookies: These cookies collect anonymous data to help us improve website performance by analyzing site traffic, user behavior, and page usage. We ask for your consent to place these cookies.
  • Advertising cookies (e.g., Google AdSense): We use advertising cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior. Google AdSense and similar services may place these cookies. We ask for your consent to place these cookies.
  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Independent Analytics): We use analytics cookies (such as those placed by Independent Analytics) to track and analyze how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and services. These cookies are anonymized, and we ask for your consent before placing them.
  • Marketing/Tracking cookies: These cookies are used to track your activity across websites to build a user profile and serve you targeted ads. We ask for your consent to place these cookies.

5. Cookies placed on this website

The following cookies are placed on your device when you visit our website:

  • WordPress cookies: These are functional cookies placed by WordPress for session management and website functionality.
  • Google AdSense cookies: These cookies are placed by Google for displaying ads based on your interests.
  • Independent Analytics cookies: These cookies track how users interact with the website to help improve the user experience.
  • Google reCAPTCHA cookies: Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA, a security feature that helps prevent spam and abuse. This may result in Google placing cookies and collecting information about how users interact with the website. For more details about these cookies, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

6. Consent for cookies

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, explaining the use of cookies. By clicking “Accept,” you consent to the use of all cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept, only essential cookies required for the website’s functionality will be placed.

Please note that we do not offer the ability to manage or customize your cookie preferences directly through the banner. You are only given the option to either accept or reject all non-essential cookies.

If you wish to change your cookie preferences after accepting or rejecting them, you can do so by adjusting the settings in your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being placed. Please refer to the help section of your browser for more details on how to manage your cookies.

7. Managing and disabling cookies

You have the ability to control and manage cookies by adjusting the settings in your web browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being placed. If you disable cookies, certain features of the website may not function properly.

To manage cookies in your browser, follow the instructions provided by your browser provider. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in some popular browsers:

Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website, as certain features and functionalities may no longer be available.

8. Your rights regarding personal data

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws:

  • Right to access: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: You have the right to correct or update your personal data.
  • Right to deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another service provider.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

9. Contact details

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@evcareguide.com

Alternatively, you can reach us through our Contact Page.

10. Updates to this Cookie 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. When we make changes, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page.