Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 4, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Motoristi.EU uses cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences (language, theme)
  • Analyze site usage and performance
  • Improve security
  • Remember your GDPR consent choice

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Session management and authentication Session (deleted when browser closes)
auth_token User authentication token 24 hours
gdpr_consent Stores your cookie consent choice 1 year

3.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_language Remembers your language preference (EN/BG) 1 year
user_theme Remembers your color theme preference 1 year
bike_brand Remembers your motorcycle brand theme 1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
visitor_id Anonymous visitor tracking for statistics 30 days
page_views Counts page visits Session

3.4 Security Cookies

These cookies protect against malicious activity.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
csrf_token Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks Session
rate_limit Prevents abuse and spam 1 hour

4. Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

However, embedded content from third parties may set cookies:

  • YouTube: If we embed videos (their privacy policy applies)
  • Google Maps: For location features (Google's privacy policy applies)

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

5.2 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit Motoristi.EU, you'll see a cookie banner with options to:

  • Accept: Allow all cookies
  • Decline: Only essential cookies (site may not work fully)

5.3 Opt-Out

To opt out of analytics cookies:

  1. Clear your browser cookies
  2. Click "Decline" on our cookie banner
  3. Or disable cookies in your browser settings

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work:

  • ❌ Cannot stay logged in
  • ❌ Language and theme preferences won't be saved
  • ❌ Shopping cart functionality (if applicable)
  • ✅ You can still browse public content

7. Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
  • Maximum Duration: 1 year (we don't use longer cookies)

8. Mobile App Cookies

Our Android app does not use browser cookies. Instead:

  • Authentication tokens are stored securely in encrypted storage
  • Preferences are saved locally on your device
  • No tracking cookies are used

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not use our service or provide any personal information.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or site notice.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Know what cookies we use
  • Access cookie data
  • Delete cookies
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

12. Contact Us

Questions about cookies?

  • Email: privacy@motoristi.eu
  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@motoristi.eu

13. Related Policies

  • Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal data
  • GDPR Information - Your rights under EU law
  • Terms of Service - Rules for using our service

14. Consent Withdrawal

To withdraw your cookie consent:

  1. Clear all cookies from your browser
  2. Reload the page - the cookie banner will reappear
  3. Select your new preference

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