Effective date: 1 March 2026 | F-M Auto Repair
This Cookie Policy explains how F-M Auto Repair uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://f-mautorepair.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences or whether you have accepted certain settings — making the site work more efficiently and providing a better experience.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored on your device for a defined period). They can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by external services we use).
We use cookies to:
We do not use cookies for advertising targeting, behavioural profiling, or tracking you across other websites.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fm_cookie_consent | Functional (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent decision (accept/decline) | Persistent (until cleared) |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — used to track aggregate site usage statistics. No personally identifiable data is stored. | 2 years / 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics — used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is anonymised and used only to understand overall site traffic patterns. We do not link analytics data to individual identities.
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled without affecting usability. Our consent preference cookie (fm_cookie_consent) falls into this category as it directly enables the consent mechanism to function.
Non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) are only set if you have given your consent via our cookie banner. You may decline these without affecting your ability to use the site.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored locally and we will not re-ask you on subsequent visits unless you clear your browser data.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Please note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
Our website embeds a Google Maps frame on certain pages. Google may set its own cookies when this content loads. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to check back occasionally.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or in writing to F-M Auto Repair, 78 Stamford Rd, Southport PR8 4ET.