Cookie Policy
How My Garage CRM Uses Cookies
We keep our cookie usage as light as possible. The only cookies we set ourselves are those needed to remember your cookie preferences. Beyond that, we use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used, and YouTube embeds when you watch our product videos. That's it. This policy is UK GDPR and PECR compliant.
1. About this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how DadLink Technologies Limited ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on mygaragecrm.co.uk (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
By using the Site you agree to the use of strictly necessary cookies. Analytics and marketing cookies are only set after you give consent through our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time using the "Manage Preferences" button below.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner about how the site is used.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by other domains the site loads content from ("third-party cookies"). They can also be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which stay on your device for a set period).
3. Cookies we use
We keep things simple. We use three categories of cookies on this Site:
Cookie consent storage
Remembers your cookie banner choice so we don't show it on every page. Cannot be switched off — without it the banner could not function.
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time on page, device type) so we can improve it. Only set with your consent.
YouTube video embeds
Set when you play one of our embedded product demo videos. YouTube uses these to track playback and serve relevant content. Only set after you give consent.
4. Detailed cookie list
Below is a detailed list of the cookies set on this Site, who sets them, what they are used for, and how long they last. Cookie names and lifetimes set by third parties (Google, YouTube) are controlled by the third party and may change without notice.
Strictly necessary cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
mygarage_cookie_consent |
mygaragecrm.co.uk | Stores your cookie banner choice (accepted / rejected / which categories) so we don't ask again on every page. | 12 months |
Analytics cookies — Google Analytics (GA4)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google (.mygaragecrm.co.uk) | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> |
Google (.mygaragecrm.co.uk) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google (.mygaragecrm.co.uk) | Distinguishes users (legacy Universal Analytics — may still appear in some configurations). | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google (.mygaragecrm.co.uk) | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
We have IP anonymisation enabled in Google Analytics so we do not collect your full IP address. We do not use Google Analytics for advertising, remarketing, or personalised ads.
Marketing cookies — YouTube
We embed video content from YouTube on certain pages (such as our product demo and reviews sections). When you click play, YouTube sets the following cookies. These are only set if you give consent or interact with the video.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
youtube.com | Estimates user bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos. | 6 months |
YSC |
youtube.com | Stores a unique session ID to track playback statistics. | Session |
PREF |
youtube.com | Stores user preferences such as language and playback quality. | 8 months |
CONSENT |
youtube.com / google.com | Stores the user's cookie consent state for Google services. | 2 years |
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA |
youtube.com | Stores user privacy metadata for the YouTube embedded player. | 6 months |
We use the YouTube "privacy-enhanced mode" (youtube-nocookie.com)
where available, which means YouTube does not store information about
visitors unless they play the video.
5. Legal basis
We rely on the following legal bases under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR):
- Strictly necessary cookies — these are exempt from the consent requirement under PECR because they are essential to the functioning of the Site (specifically, to remember whether you have accepted or rejected other cookies).
- Analytics and marketing cookies — set only with your consent. You can give or withdraw consent at any time using the cookie banner or the "Manage Preferences" button on this page.
6. Managing your cookie preferences
You have full control over the cookies you accept. There are two ways to manage your preferences:
Option A — Use our cookie banner
Click the button below to re-open the cookie banner and change your choice. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Option B — Use your browser settings
You can also block or delete cookies directly in your browser. The links below take you to the official help pages for each major browser:
Please note: if you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Site (including the ability to remember your cookie preferences) may not work correctly.
Opting out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics on all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Third-party privacy policies
The third parties that set cookies through our Site have their own privacy policies which we recommend reading:
- Google Privacy Policy (Google Analytics)
- Google Cookie Policy
- YouTube User Data Policy
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page tells you when it was most recently revised. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. Frequently asked questions
Do I have to accept cookies to use My Garage CRM?
What happens if I reject all optional cookies?
Do you sell my data or use cookies for advertising?
How do I change my mind after accepting cookies?
Are these cookies the same on the My Garage CRM app?
mygaragecrm.co.uk). The signed-in application
(app.mygaragecrm.co.uk) uses additional strictly necessary
cookies for authentication and session management — these are explained
in the app's own privacy notice.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your data protection rights, please get in touch:
Email: info@mygaragecrm.co.uk
Company: DadLink Technologies Limited
Company No.: 14396553
Address: 7 Chelford Road, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3SQ, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe we have not handled your data correctly.