Dream Car GarageCookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-24
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and in some cases analyse site usage, display relevant advertising, and manage marketing preferences.
2. Cookies we use
Below is a detailed list of every cookie and local storage technology used on Dream Car Garage:
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| authjs.session-token | Dream Car Garage | User session authentication | 30 days |
| authjs.csrf-token | Dream Car Garage | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| authjs.callback-url | Dream Car Garage | OAuth authentication redirect | Session |
2.2 Local storage (functional)
These items are stored in your browser via localStorage and sessionStorage. While not cookies in the strict sense, they serve similar purposes.
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dcg-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Indefinite (until you change it) |
| language-preference | Selected language | Indefinite |
| dreamgarage-garage | User garage state (car selections) | Indefinite |
| adBlockerDismissed | Remember ad blocker notice was dismissed | 7 days |
| anchorBannerDismissed | Remember bottom ad banner was dismissed | Session |
2.3 Advertising cookies
These cookies are only activated if you accept the "Advertising" category in the consent banner. They are set by Google AdSense and its associated services.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Data destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Ad personalisation | 13 months | USA (Google LLC) |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Publisher advertising identifier | 13 months | USA (Google LLC) |
| NID | Ad targeting | 6 months | USA (Google LLC) | |
| IDE | DoubleClick (Google) | Ad conversion tracking | 13 months | USA (Google LLC) |
For more information on how Google uses data: Google Privacy Policy.
2.4 Analytics cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and analyse site traffic to improve our service. They are only activated with your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Page view tracking and visitor behavior analysis | 2 years |
2.5 Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to manage preferences related to commercial communications and subscriptions.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| dcg-newsletter | Dream Car Garage | Newsletter subscription preferences | Persistent |
3. Legal basis
Strictly necessary cookies are based on the controller's legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)). Advertising, analytics, and marketing cookies require your prior consent (LSSI-CE Article 22.2 and GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
4. How to manage your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" in the site footer. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that rejecting advertising cookies will not prevent you from seeing ads, but they will not be personalised based on your browsing profile.
5. Contact
If you have questions about our cookie policy, you can contact us at privacy@dreamcargarage.app.