This Cookie Policy applies to the websites listed at the end of this Policy which are operated or controlled by Sparex Ltd and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Sparex”, “We” or “Us” in this Policy) (see list of European subsidiaries and related websites in Appendix 2).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your computer or other device when you visit a website. They are generally used to make websites work, to keep track of your movements within the website, and to remember your login details etc.
There are different types of cookies, and they can be distinguished on the basis of their origin, function and lifespan. Important characteristics of cookies include the following:
First party cookies are cookies that are stored by the website you are visiting, while third party cookies are stored by a website other than the one you are visiting. Please note that we do not control the collection or further use of data by third parties. We may use third party cookies for purposes that include social listening (i.e., we may receive information from third party social media services that you use, where that information is relevant to our brand). You may control such cookies, as set out below.
Necessary cookies are necessary to allow the technical operation of a website (e.g.,they enable you to move around on a website and to use its features).
Performance cookies collect data on the performance of a website, such as the number of visitors, the time spent on the website and error messages.
Functionality cookies increase the usability of a website by remembering your choices (e.g. language, region, login, and so on).
Targeting/advertising cookies enable a website to send you personalised advertising.
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased once you close your browser while persistent or permanent cookies stay on your device until you manually delete them or until your browser deletes them based on the duration period specified in the persistent cookie file.
Why do we use cookies?
We may use cookies to:
improve the use and the functionality of our website;
tailor our website and products to your needs and preferences;
process your purchase orders; and
analyse how our website is used and compile anonymous and aggregate statistics.
What types of cookies do we use?
An overview of the cookies used on Sparex websites is set out in the table included at Appendix 1 to this Policy.
Please note that the processing of your personal data in connection with cookies, and for other purposes, is governed by our Privacy Policy http://au.sparex.com/privacy
In addition, we may also use web beacons (or clear GIFs) and other similar technologies in addition to, or in combination with, cookies. A web beacon is typically a transparent graphic image (usually 1 pixel x 1 pixel) that is placed on a site or in an email and it helps us to understand the behaviour of visitors of our website. More information on web beacons can be found on http://www.allaboutcookies.org/faqs/beacons.html. Please note that Sparex has no affiliation with, nor is responsible for, this third party website.
Many of the websites owned by Sparex use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers located in the United States.
Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using any of Sparex’s websites, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Sparex also uses a third party software provider to send its promotional e-mails called MailChimp. MailChimp store your Personal Data on their own secure servers (these servers may be outside of the country in which you originally provided your data) and only use this information to fulfil the specific requirement of Sparex.
Sparex sites may also use the Google Adwords tracking cookie. This means we may continue to show ads to you across the internet, specifically on the Google Content Network (GCN). As always we respect your privacy and are not collecting any identifiable information through the use of Google's, or any other 3rd parties, remarketing system.
The third-party vendors, including Google, whose services we use will place cookies on web browsers in order to serve ads based on past visits to our website. Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website. This allows us to make special offers and continue to market our services to those who have shown interest in our products.
How can you control cookies and web beacons?
Most internet browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. Depending on your browser, you can set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies, or you can set it to refuse them. Please refer to the 'help' button (or similar) on your browser to learn more about how you can do this.
Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our websites.
If you use different devices to access our websites, you will need to ensure that each browser of each device is set to your cookie preference.
More information on how to manage cookies can be found on: www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/. Please note that Sparex and its subsidiaries has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, this third party website.
In addition, you may opt-out from cookies by visiting the following sites and selecting which company cookies you would like to opt-out from: www.aboutads.info/choices/#completed and www.youronlinechoices.com/. Please note that Sparex and its subsidiaries has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, these third party websites.
Websites to which this Policy applies
This Policy applies to websites that are operated or controlled by Sparex and its subsidiaries and are listed in Appendix 2 to this Policy.
Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although robust systems are in place to protect your data Sparex cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to Sparex websites; any transmission is at your own risk. Once information has been received, strict procedures and security features will be used to try to prevent unauthorised access.
Last updated: 26 June 2018
Cookie Name
Purpose Of Cookie & Data Stored
Cookie type(s)
Expiry
Status
user_allowed_save_cookie
Indicates if a customer is allowed to use cookies
First party/functional
1 year
Currently inactive
persistent_shopping_cart
This cookie contains a visitor's session key
First party/functional
1 year
Currently inactive
Stf
Stores user timestamps
First party/functional
1 hour
Currently inactive
guest-view
Allows guests to edit their orders
First party/functional
10 minutes
Currently inactive
frontend_cid
Stores users session ID
First party/functional
3 days
Active
adminhtml
Stores a visitor's session id when an admin user logs in
First party/functional
3 days
Active
external_no_cache
Contains a flag that indicates if caching is disabled
First party/functional/performance
1 hour
Currently inactive
frontend
Stores visitors session ID
First party/functional/necessary
3 days
Active
Store
Stores website store/language choice
First party/functional/necessary
1 year
Active
_gat
Limits the number of requests that have to be made to doubleclick.net
First party/targeting
1 minute
Active
_gid
Google Analytics cookie to store user session information
First party/targeting
1 day
Active
_ga
Google Analytics cookie to store user session information
First party/targeting
2 years
Active
__utma
Google Analytics Cookies - Distinguishes shoppers and sessions
First party/persistent
2 years from set/update
Active
__utmt
Google Analytics Cookies - Used to throttle request rate
First party/persistent
10 minutes
Active
__utmb
Google Analytics Cookies - Determines new sessions/visits.
First party/persistent
30 mins from set/update
Active
__utmz
Google Analytics Cookies - Saves the traffic source of a sister visitor
First party/persistent
6 months from set/update
Active
__utmv
Google Analytics Cookies - Stores visitor-level custom variable data
First party/persistent
2 years from set/update
Active
__hssc
Keeps track of website sessions
Third party/targeting
3 days
Active
__hssrc
Used to determine if a user has restarted their browser
Third party/targeting
3 days
Active
__hstc
Keeps track of website visitors
Third party/targeting
3 days
Active
hubspotutk
Used for to keep track of a visitor's identity
Third party/targeting
3 days
Active
fs_uid
Used by FullStory for session tracking.
Third party/targeting
3 days
Active
Website to which this Policy applies
This Policy applies to the following websites that are operated or controlled by Sparex and its subsidiaries
Subsidiary Office Location
Business Name
Web URL
UK
Sparex Limited UK
gb.sparex.com
Australia
Sparex Australia PTY Ltd
au.sparex.com
Austria
Sparex GesmbH (Österreich)
at.sparex.com
Belgium
Sparex Belgium bvba
be-fr.sparex.com / be-nl.sparex.com
Canada
Sparex Canada Limited
ca.sparex.com
Denmark
Sparex Danmark, Sparex Limited ApS
dk.sparex.com
Export
Sparex Limited UK
export.sparex.com
France
Sparex S.A.R.L.
fr.sparex.com
Germany
Sparex Handels- und Vertriebs GmbH
de.sparex.com
Ireland
Sparex (TA) Limited
Ie.sparex.com
Italy
Sparex Ges.m.b.H
it.sparex.com
Netherlands
Sparex Holland b.v.
nl.sparex.com
New Zealand
Sparex N.Z. Limited
nz.sparex.com
Poland
Sparex Polska Sp. z o.o.
pl.sparex.com
Portugal
Sparex Portugal-Importação e Comercio de Peças LDA
