Last updated: November 24, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Auto-Mania (hereinafter “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website available at
https://us.auto-mania.fr/
and its subdomains (multilingual versions), hereinafter the “Site”.

Auto-Mania is based in France, and our use of cookies and processing of personal data are primarily governed by the GDPR and applicable French data protection laws.

When you visit the Site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our consent banner, and you can change your choices at any time.

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. During its validity period, it can recognize your device and remember certain information (for example, your display preferences, your language, or pages you have visited).

Generally, we distinguish between:

  • Strictly necessary cookies required for the operation of the Site;
  • Analytics (audience measurement) cookies;
  • Preference/personalization cookies (language, display preferences, etc.);
  • Advertising and tracking cookies.

2. Who places cookies on our Site?

Cookies may be placed by:

  1. Auto-Mania (first-party cookies)
    These are set and managed directly by us to ensure the proper functioning of the Site (security, language, session management, etc.).
  2. Partners or third-party services (third-party cookies)
    For example:

    • analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or equivalent);
    • advertising networks and platforms (e.g., Google Ads / Google AdSense);
    • social media platforms (share buttons, embedded videos, etc.).

    These third parties may combine data collected via our Site with data collected on other services for their own purposes, in accordance with their own privacy policies.

3. What types of cookies do we use?

3.1. Strictly necessary cookies (required)

These cookies are essential to:

  • display the Site correctly on your device;
  • ensure security and performance (page loading, protection against attacks, etc.);
  • manage your session (for example, if you log into an account, if applicable);
  • remember your basic choices (for example, your cookie consent preferences).

Without these cookies, some features of the Site may not work properly.
These cookies do not require your consent.

Examples (indicative list):

  • WordPress or PHP session cookies;
  • cookies that store your consent choices;
  • security cookies (anti-spam, attack prevention).

3.2. Preference cookies (personalization)

These cookies allow us to:

  • remember your language preferences (English, French, etc.);
  • adapt display settings to your device (mobile/desktop);
  • retain certain site preferences.

They improve your browsing experience but are not strictly necessary. You can disable them, but some features may be less optimal.

3.3. Analytics cookies (audience measurement and statistics)

We use analytics tools to better understand how the Site is used and to improve content and usability.

These cookies may help us understand, for example:

  • which pages are most visited;
  • how long visitors stay on the Site;
  • which devices and browsers are used.

Where possible, we use reporting in an aggregated manner and aim to minimize data that directly identifies users.
Depending on the configuration and legal basis, these cookies may require your prior consent.

Examples (indicative):

  • Google Analytics or equivalent.

3.4. Advertising and targeting cookies

The Site may display advertising, notably to help fund content production (articles, reviews, news, etc.).

These cookies may allow:

  • showing more relevant ads;
  • limiting how often you see the same ad;
  • measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

They may be placed by us or our partners (ad networks, affiliate platforms, etc.).
These cookies are only placed with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Examples (indicative):

  • Google Ads / AdSense;
  • affiliate platforms related to automotive products and services.

3.5. Social media cookies

The Site may include features offered by social media platforms (share buttons, embedded videos/posts, etc.).

These services may place their own cookies to:

  • enable content sharing;
  • measure usage or track browsing for profiling and advertising purposes (depending on the platform).

Examples:

  • Facebook / Instagram;
  • X (Twitter);
  • YouTube;
  • TikTok, etc.

The placement of these cookies generally requires your prior consent. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these platforms for details about how their cookies are used.

4. Consent banner and managing your choices

When you first visit Auto-Mania, a cookie banner appears to inform you about the cookies used and allows you to:

  • Accept all;
  • Reject non-essential cookies;
  • Customize your choices by category.

Your consent is stored for a limited period and will be requested again periodically, in accordance with applicable requirements.

You can change your choices at any time by clicking the “Manage consent” / “Manage my cookies” link in the cookie banner or on the Site (when available).

5. How to manage cookies in your browser

In addition to our consent banner, you can configure your browser to:

  • accept or reject all cookies;
  • be notified when a cookie is placed;
  • delete cookies already stored.

The settings are usually found in your browser’s “Settings” or “Preferences” menu.

For your information:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data;
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data;
  • Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy;
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

6. Cookie retention periods

Cookie retention varies depending on the type and purpose of the cookie. In general:

  • Strictly necessary cookies are typically stored for the session or for a limited period of time;
  • Analytics and advertising cookies may be stored for up to 13 months (or another period depending on your settings and applicable requirements);
  • information derived from cookies for statistical purposes may be retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymized.

7. Transfers of data outside the European Union

Some partners (for example Google or certain social media platforms) may process data outside the European Union.
Where applicable, such transfers are carried out using appropriate safeguards (for example, Standard Contractual Clauses and supplementary measures where required).
We encourage you to review the relevant partners’ privacy policies for details.

8. Your rights

In accordance with applicable regulations (including the GDPR and applicable French data protection laws), you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • the right of access;
  • the right to rectification;
  • the right to erasure;
  • the right to restriction of processing;
  • the right to object;
  • the right to data portability;
  • the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority in your country or region.

To exercise your rights or if you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us:

Contact: contact@auto-mania.fr
Site: https://us.auto-mania.fr/

9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, particularly to reflect changes in regulations or our practices.
In the event of material changes, we will notify you through a notice on the Site and/or via the consent banner on your next visit.