Cookie & GDPR Policy
This Cookie & GDPR Policy explains how Spare Parts Map ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies, tracking pixels, and similar web technologies on sparepartsmap.com in compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
By using our website, you consent to the use of strictly necessary cookies. For non-essential cookies (such as analytics or functional tools), we request your explicit consent through our Cookie Consent Banner.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, mobile device, or tablet when you visit a website. They allow the platform to recognize your device, maintain your session state, remember user preferences (such as language or currency), and ensure seamless search functionality across our industrial catalog.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify the cookies on sparepartsmap.com into three distinct operational categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are mandatory for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core security, user authentication, catalog search performance, and session management.
- Purpose: Session management, RFQ list retention, security firewall protection, and load balancing.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest / Contractual necessity (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
- Consent Required: No.
B. Functional & Preference Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced site features, such as saving your selected language, currency conversions, regional tax settings, or remembering partially completed Request for Quotation (RFQ) forms.
- Purpose: Regional preferences, account settings retention, and search history filters.
- Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
- Consent Required: Yes.
C. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how commercial buyers and maintenance engineers interact with our platform by gathering aggregated, anonymized usage statistics. They allow us to measure search accuracy, page load speeds, and popular OEM part queries to improve catalog navigation.
- Purpose: Website performance evaluation, search engine optimization analysis, and user flow metrics.
- Data Processing: Anonymized IP addresses and aggregated browser metrics.
- Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
- Consent Required: Yes.
3. How We Comply with GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) have explicit data protection rights regarding automated tracking and cookie processing:
- Explicit Prior Consent: Non-essential cookies (Analytics and Functional) are blocked by default until you actively click "Accept" on our Cookie Consent Banner.
- Granular Control: You can modify your preferences at any time by category (e.g., accept Functional cookies while declining Analytics).
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may revoke your consent at any time without affecting your ability to browse our catalog or submit quote requests.
- Anonymization: Analytic tracking utilizes IP masking and string truncation to ensure user data cannot be traced back to an individual commercial user.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or directly via our platform preferences.
A. Browser Level Management
Most modern web browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookie permissions. You can adjust your browser settings using the links below:
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impact website functionality, preventing features like RFQ submission or product search filters from operating correctly.
5. Third-Party Web Services
We utilize a minimal number of trusted third-party technology providers to ensure platform security, high-speed search indexing, and global logistics integration:
- Search Engine & Infrastructure Services: Cloud infrastructure providers to maintain fast part number searching and SSL protection.
- Payment Gateways & Freight APIs: Encrypted third-party interfaces used only during order placement and shipping calculation after a quotation has been accepted.
All third-party service providers process data under strict Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) compliant with Article 28 of the GDPR.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie & GDPR Policy periodically to reflect changes in web technologies, legal precedents, or operational procedures. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding our use of cookies, data processing practices, or GDPR compliance, please contact our Data Protection Team:
- Email: [email protected]
- Official Website: https://sparepartsmap.com/privacy-policy