Cookie Policy

Last updated: 7 July 2025

HAKO Global Trading Limited ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to operate the site, analyse traffic, and improve the user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by the websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies do not typically identify you personally; they identify your browser session.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Essential cookies do not require your consent.

Examples: session identifiers, security tokens, language preference storage.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and error messages. We use this data to improve website performance and user experience.

Service used: We may use privacy-respecting analytics to aggregate visitor statistics.

Analytics cookies are set only with your consent. You may decline them without affecting the functionality of the website.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference (English, French, or Arabic), theme preference (light or dark mode), and recently viewed vehicles. Functional cookies are stored locally on your device and do not track you across other websites.

Functional cookies are set with your consent and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Our website may embed content or use services from third parties that set their own cookies. Currently, this may include:

• WhatsApp: when you click a WhatsApp link, WhatsApp's own cookies may apply on their platform;
• Image hosting services: for vehicle photography served from external content delivery networks;
• Cloudflare: our hosting provider may set cookies for security and performance optimization.

We do not control third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these third parties directly.

3. Cookie Duration

Cookies are categorised by their duration:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser;
• Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Persistent cookies used on this site typically expire after 26 months or less.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Controls

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser offers different instructions:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data;
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data;
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data;
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

Blocking all cookies will affect the functionality of this and other websites. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

4.2 Do Not Track Signals

We respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals where supported by your browser. Where DNT is enabled, we limit non-essential cookies.

4.3 Clearing Local Storage

Some preferences (language, theme, recently viewed vehicles) are stored using browser local storage rather than cookies. You can clear local storage through your browser's site data settings.

5. Consent

Where required by applicable law, including the EU ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR, we seek your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies through your browser settings.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. The "Last updated" date indicates the most recent revision.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Company: HAKO Global Trading Limited
• Email: CONTACT@hakoautomobile.com
• WhatsApp: +213 780 442 267