{"id":240,"date":"2025-04-05T20:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T20:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/35.175.197.128\/?page_id=240"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:25:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:25:55","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/braketrace.com\/?page_id=240","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"503\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"503\">Last updated: April 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"740\">This Cookie Policy explains how <strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"555\">BrakeTrace.com<\/strong> uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"852\">If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:<br data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"818\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"852\"><a href=\"mailto:CookiePolicy@BrakeTrace.com\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"850\">CookiePolicy@BrakeTrace.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"883\">1. What Are Cookies?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1085\">Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1211\">Cookies can be <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1119\">&#8220;first-party&#8221;<\/strong> (set by BrakeTrace.com) or <strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1164\">&#8220;third-party&#8221;<\/strong> (set by other services like Google Analytics).<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1243\">2. Why We Use Cookies<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1280\">We use cookies for several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1613\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1305\">Essential cookies<\/strong> \u2013 Required for technical functionality and site performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1445\"><strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1391\">Analytics cookies<\/strong> \u2013 To understand how users interact with our website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1526\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1526\"><strong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1470\">Preference cookies<\/strong> \u2013 To remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1613\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1613\"><strong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1551\">Affiliate tracking<\/strong> \u2013 To track interactions with affiliate links for monetization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1643\">3. Google Analytics<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1720\">We use <strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1672\">Google Analytics<\/strong> to collect data about website usage, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1831\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1754\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1754\">Pages visited and time spent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1782\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1782\">Browser and device type<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1810\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1810\">IP address (anonymized)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1831\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1831\">Referring websites<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1983\">Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our site. This helps us improve the user experience and optimize performance.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2006\">IP Anonymization<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2157\">BrakeTrace.com has enabled <strong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2055\">IP anonymization<\/strong> in Google Analytics to protect your identity. Your full IP address is not stored or logged by Google.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2208\">How to Opt Out of Google Analytics Tracking:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2396\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2319\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2319\">You can install the <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2319\"><strong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2276\">Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2396\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2396\">You can also manage cookies in your browser settings (see section 6 below)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2401\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2433\">4. Types of Cookies We Use<\/h3>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none relative left-[50%]! flex w-[100cqw] translate-x-[-50%] justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2846\">\n<thead data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2471\">\n<tr data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2471\">\n<th data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2449\">Cookie Type<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2459\">Purpose<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2471\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2846\">\n<tr data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2605\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2523\">Essential<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2578\">Site functionality (e.g., navigation, cookie banner)<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2605\">Session or up to 1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2684\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2627\">Analytics (Google)<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2665\">Tracks page usage and user behavior<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2684\">Up to 26 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2759\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2698\">Preference<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/3)]\" data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2743\">Saves user settings (e.g., cookie consent)<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2759\">Up to 1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2846\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2781\">Affiliate tracking<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2824\">Helps us earn revenue from partner links<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2846\">Varies by provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2851\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2879\">5. Consent and Control<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2955\">When you first visit BrakeTrace.com, you will see a cookie consent banner.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3172\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3060\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3060\">You can choose to <strong data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2991\">Accept All<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3017\">Reject Non-Essential<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3035\">Customize<\/strong> your cookie preferences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3172\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3172\">Your consent settings can be changed at any time by revisiting the cookie settings at the bottom of our site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3177\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3223\">6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3335\">You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to common browser instructions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3402\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3402\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/answer\/95647?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3402\">Google Chrome<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3512\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3512\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3512\">Mozilla Firefox<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3571\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3571\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT201265\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3571\">Apple Safari<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3712\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3712\">Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3800\">Note: Blocking cookies may impact your ability to use some features of BrakeTrace.com.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3805\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3833\">7. Third-Party Cookies<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"4012\">Some content or features on BrakeTrace.com may use third-party services, such as embedded content or affiliate networks. These third parties may also set cookies on your device.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4133\">We do not control these cookies. You can learn more about them by visiting the respective third-party privacy policies.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4138\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4176\">8. Changes to This Cookie Policy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4359\">We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with the date of revision.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4364\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4472\">Thank you for using BrakeTrace.com.<br data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4404\" \/>Questions or concerns? Contact us at <strong data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4472\"><a href=\"mailto:CookiePolicy@BrakeTrace.com\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4470\">CookiePolicy@BrakeTrace.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: April 14, 2025 This Cookie Policy explains how BrakeTrace.com uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. 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