Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 19, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help the site remember your preferences (like language) and improve your user experience.
2. What Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not collect personal data and do not require separate consent under GDPR.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
NEXT_LOCALE | Language preference (lv/en/ru) | 1 year |
__vercel_* | Session identifier (Vercel hosting) | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use PostHog analytics to understand how visitors use the website. These cookies collect anonymized information about page views, device type, and country-level location.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ph_*_posthog | Session ID, user profile (for identified users) | 1 year |
ph_phc_*_posthog | Feature flags, A/B testing | 1 year |
ℹ️ PostHog processes data in the European Union (EU instance). PostHog privacy policy
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance user experience but are not essential for core functionality.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
favorites | Saved favorite cars (localStorage) | Persistent |
search_history | Search history (localStorage) | Persistent |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use advertising or social media cookies. All third-party cookies (PostHog) are described above.
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
You can manage or delete cookies in your browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
4.2 Disable PostHog Analytics
To disable PostHog tracking, you can:
- Enable "Do Not Track" (DNT) in your browser settings
- Block
eu.i.posthog.comwith an ad blocker - Delete PostHog cookies (starting with
ph_)
4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or delete cookies:
- ✅ The website will still work
- ❌ Language preference won't be remembered
- ❌ Favorite cars will be deleted
- ❌ We won't know how to improve the website (no analytics)
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage. The latest version will always be available on this page with the "Last updated" date.
6. Contact
For questions about cookies: info@autopase.lv
This cookie policy is part of our Privacy Policy.