This Cookie Policy (“Cookie Policy”) explains how THIScar, LLC (“THIScar” or “we” or “our”) (and third-party service providers acting on our behalf or on their own behalf) use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels and similar tracking technologies to collect or process personal information when you interact with our website, any associated mobile sites, services, applications, platforms or in person at one of our onsite facilities. This Cookie Policy provides more information about these technologies and your choices regarding these technologies. This Cookie Policy is also included in our Privacy Policy available here.
Cookies are small text files that store information on your computer hard drive or browser. We use cookies and other automated tools such as tracking pixels to improve the experience of the site and services, such as saving your preferences from visit to visit or to present you with a customized version of our website. Many web browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. By agreeing to the use of cookies on our website, you are consenting to the disclosure of your personal information and data to our third-party service providers for these purposes. You can reset your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is sent.
Additionally, we employ software technology that enables us to track certain aspects of a user's visit to our website. This technology assists us to better manage content on the website by informing us what content is effective, how consumers engage with the site, and how consumers arrive at and/or depart from our website.
Our website and services use the following types of cookies for these purposes:
Our software typically uses two methods to track user activity:
You can manage your cookies and choose your cookie preferences via the “cookie banner” when you initially visit our website. You can also use the methods described below to manage cookies. Cookie preferences and management choices are device and browser specific; therefore, you will need to set opt-out preferences for each device and browser. If you replace, change, or upgrade your browser or device, or delete your cookies, you may need to use these opt-out tools again. Cookie management solutions may also rely on cookies. Please adjust your browser cookie settings carefully, following the relevant instructions below.
Browser Controls: You may be able to disable and manage certain cookies through your browser settings. If you use multiple browsers on the same device, you will need to manage your settings for each browser. Please refer to your browser’s help menu for information on how to manage cookies. Please note that 1) certain features of our website may not work if you delete or disable cookies, and 2) disabling cookies will not disable other analytics tools we may use to collect information about you or your use of our Services.
Analytics Provider Opt-Outs: To disable analytics cookies you can use the browser controls discussed above. Certain providers have individual opt-out mechanisms:
Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-Out
Omniture’s Privacy Policy and Omniture’s Opt-Out
Mixpanel’s Privacy Policy and Omniture’s Opt-Out
The above are examples of our analytics providers and this is not an exhaustive list. We are not responsible for the effectiveness of any other providers opt-out mechanisms.
Flash Local Storage: These cookies are also known as local shared objects and may store your preferences or display content by us, advertisers and other third parties. Flash cookies should be deleted in the storage section of your Flash Player Settings Manager.
Interest-Based Advertising: We may contract with third-party advertisers, search providers, and ad networks ("Advertisers") to learn more about you and show you ads or other content that we believe would be relevant to you. Advertisers, too, may collect and use information about your use of our website and services. These companies may use cookies and other online tracking technologies to collect and use your information. Additionally, we may also append other data to the data collected by Advertisers to create an interest profile of individual users. For more information or to opt out of receiving interest-based advertising from participating third-party advertisers, please visit Network Advertising Initiative (NAI). Opt-outs are device and browser specific; therefore, you will need to set opt-out preferences for each device and browser. Deleting browser cookies can remove your opt-out preferences; The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) offers browser extensionsthat help preserve the opt-out preferences you set via the DAA's Consumer Choice Page.
Third Parties that Collect Information on This Site: Certain third parties collect personal information and/or usage data from users of our website using automatic information collection tools such as cookies and tracking pixels. The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information and/or usage data by third parties is governed by the third party’s Privacy Policy. Please refer to their privacy policies for any questions you may have. This following list displays third parties and third-party Privacy Policies may collect Personal Information via our website:
| Third Party | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation | |
| https://policies.google.com/privacy?fg=1 | |
| https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875?helpref=page_content | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy | |
| https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy | |
| https://twitter.com/en/privacy |
Please note that we are not responsible for the effectiveness of advertising providers opt-out mechanisms and that opting out does not prevent you from seeing our online advertisements.
Mobile Settings: You may manage the collection of information for interest-based advertising purposes in mobile apps via the device’s settings, including managing the collection of location data. To opt out of mobile ad tracking from Nielsen or other third- parties, you can do so by selecting the “Limit Ad Tracking” (for iOS devices) or “Opt-out of Ads Personalization” (for Android devices) options in your device settings.
Connected Devices: For connected devices, such as smart TVs or streaming devices, you should review the device’s settings and select the option that allows you to disable automatic content recognition or ad tracking. Typically, to opt out, such devices require you to select options like “limit ad tracking” or to disable options such as “interest-based advertising,” “interactive TV,” or “smart interactivity.” These settings vary by device type.
Cross-Device Tracking: If you would like to opt out of our browser-based cross-device tracking for advertising purposes, you may do so by using the various methods described above. You must opt out separately on each device and each browser that you use. For more information about cross-device matching, please visit the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance. If you opt out of cross-device tracking for advertising purposes, we may still conduct cross-device tracking for other purposes, such as analytics.
Consequences of Deactivation of Cookies: If you disable or remove cookies, some parts of the services may not function properly. Information may continue to be collected and used for other purposes, such as research, online services analytics, or internal operations, and remember opt-out preferences. THIScar values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Personal information collected through cookies on our website is governed by our Privacy Policy available here.
Remember…it is always possible for you to visit our website without disclosing your personal information by disabling cookies as described above. Please note that without cookies you may not be able to use all the features of our website or online services.
If you have any questions about the cookies on our website or any personal information collected by our cookies, please contact us:
Email:
Privacy Office
THIScar, LLC
11415 Spell RD
Tomball, TX 77375