Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how VM Garage uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit vmgarage.co.uk.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
- Last update 15 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.
They can allow a website to:
- operate correctly;
- maintain security;
- remember preferences;
- understand how the website is being used;
- improve performance and functionality; and
- provide content or services supplied by third parties.
Cookies may be:
- session cookies – deleted when you close your browser; or
- persistent cookies – remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
Similar technologies may include:
- local storage;
- scripts;
- tags;
- tracking pixels;
- embedded content technologies; and
- other technologies that store information on, or access information from, your device.
For simplicity, this Policy refers to these technologies collectively as cookies.
2. How VM Garage Uses Cookies
VM Garage may use cookies where reasonably necessary to:
- operate vmgarage.co.uk;
- maintain website security;
- prevent technical errors or misuse;
- remember user choices;
- support contact forms and website functionality;
- understand general website performance;
- measure how visitors interact with the website;
- improve website usability and content; and
- support third-party services that are intentionally integrated into the website.
We aim to use only cookies and similar technologies that are reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate securely or provide a function requested by the user.
They may be used for purposes including:
- website security;
- fraud or abuse prevention;
- technical functionality;
- session management;
- remembering cookie preferences; and
- operating forms or other requested website functions.
Where a cookie falls within an applicable legal exemption, consent may not be required.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
Functional and Preference Cookies
These cookies may remember choices made by users and adapt the website’s appearance or functionality.
Examples may include:
- language preferences;
- interface preferences;
- accessibility choices; or
- other website settings.
Where an applicable legal exemption applies, these technologies may be used without prior consent provided that the relevant legal requirements are satisfied, including providing an appropriate means to object where required.
Otherwise, they will only be used where the necessary consent has been obtained.
Analytics and Statistical Cookies
Analytics technologies may help VM Garage understand general website usage, including:
- number of visits;
- pages viewed;
- how users navigate the website;
- device and browser types;
- approximate traffic sources;
- page performance; and
- general user interaction with website content.
Where analytics are configured solely to produce aggregate statistical information for the purpose of improving the website and satisfy the applicable statutory requirements, they may fall within the statistical purposes exception under UK law.
Where that exception applies, VM Garage will provide clear information about the use of those technologies and a simple means of objecting.
Where analytics involve tracking, profiling, advertising measurement or other activity that does not qualify for an exemption, the relevant technology will not be activated until the required consent has been obtained.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
VM Garage does not intend to activate advertising, behavioural profiling or cross-site tracking technologies without the appropriate consent.
If such technologies are introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy and the website’s cookie controls will be updated before or at the time they are used.
Marketing or advertising cookies requiring consent will not be intentionally activated before valid consent has been obtained.
4. Cookies Used on This Website
The exact cookies used on vmgarage.co.uk may change when:
- website software is updated;
- plugins are added, removed or updated;
- security systems change;
- analytics tools are introduced or modified;
- third-party services are added or removed; or
- website functionality changes.
Where a cookie management platform or cookie preference centre is available on the website, it should display the current list of cookies and technologies detected or configured on the website, including where available:
- cookie name;
- provider;
- purpose;
- category;
- duration; and
- whether the cookie is first-party or third-party.
VM Garage periodically reviews its use of cookies and similar technologies and may remove technologies that are no longer required.
5. Third-Party Services
Some functionality on vmgarage.co.uk may be provided by third parties.
Depending on the services enabled on the website, third-party providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies.
Examples can include providers of:
- website hosting;
- security services;
- analytics;
- maps;
- embedded media;
- fonts;
- form services;
- anti-spam technology; and
- other website functionality.
Third parties may process information under their own privacy and cookie policies.
VM Garage does not control cookies placed independently by third-party websites that you visit after leaving vmgarage.co.uk.
Where a third-party technology requires consent before being activated, VM Garage will take reasonable steps to prevent that technology from being intentionally activated until the appropriate consent has been obtained.
6. Embedded Content
The website may from time to time contain embedded content or links from external services.
Examples may include:
- maps;
- videos;
- social media content;
- review platforms; or
- other external services.
Interacting with embedded content may allow the relevant third party to store or access information on your device.
Where required, embedded content may be blocked until:
- you provide consent; or
- you deliberately choose to activate the relevant service after being informed that third-party technologies may be used.
External websites and services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.
7. Consent and Cookie Preferences
Where consent is legally required, non-exempt cookies will not be intentionally activated before you have made a choice.
Where a cookie consent mechanism is provided, you may be able to:
- accept applicable cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- choose individual categories; and
- change your preferences later.
Consent must be freely given, specific and informed.
Continuing to browse the website without making an active choice will not by itself be treated as consent where valid consent is legally required.
8. Cookies That Do Not Require Consent
UK law provides limited circumstances in which storage or access technologies may be used without consent.
Depending on the specific technology and how it is configured, these may include technologies used:
- solely to transmit a communication;
- where strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user;
- solely for qualifying statistical purposes;
- to adapt website appearance or functionality to a user’s preference; or
- for qualifying emergency assistance purposes.
These exceptions are narrow.
VM Garage will only rely on an exception where the relevant requirements are satisfied.
Where the law requires a simple and free means of objecting, VM Garage will provide or maintain an appropriate mechanism to allow users to object.
9. Managing and Withdrawing Your Choices
You may change your cookie preferences at any time where a cookie preference mechanism is available on the website.
If you previously consented to optional cookies, withdrawing consent will prevent future use of those cookies to the extent technically and legally possible.
Withdrawal of consent does not make previous processing unlawful.
You may also remove existing cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- view stored cookies;
- delete cookies;
- block particular websites from using cookies;
- block third-party cookies; or
- block all cookies.
Blocking all cookies may affect the operation of vmgarage.co.uk and other websites.
10. Browser Controls
Cookie controls vary between browsers and devices.
Users can normally find cookie and privacy settings within their browser’s:
- Privacy;
- Security;
- Site Settings; or
- Cookies and Site Data
settings.
Browser-level controls operate independently from VM Garage’s website cookie preference mechanism.
Deleting cookies may also delete a previously stored cookie preference, meaning you may be asked to make a choice again.
11. Personal Information and Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies may process information that constitutes personal data.
Where personal information is processed through cookies or similar technologies, VM Garage will process that information in accordance with applicable UK data protection law.
Further information about:
- the personal information we process;
- lawful bases;
- data retention;
- data sharing;
- your rights; and
- how to contact us
is available in our Privacy Policy.
12. International Processing
Some third-party technology providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, VM Garage will take reasonable steps to ensure that an appropriate lawful transfer mechanism or safeguard is used where required.
Further information is provided in our Privacy Policy.
13. Changes to Cookies and Website Technology
VM Garage may add, remove or change website technologies over time.
Where a significant change affects:
- the purposes for which cookies are used;
- the types of cookies used;
- third-party providers;
- the need for consent; or
- the way users can control their choices,
we will update this Cookie Policy and, where necessary, the website consent mechanism.
Where a new technology requires consent, it should not be intentionally activated before the appropriate consent mechanism is in place.
14. Changes to This Cookie Policy
VM Garage may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- changes to the website;
- changes to cookies or similar technologies;
- changes to service providers;
- changes in UK legislation; or
- updated regulatory guidance.
The latest version will be published on vmgarage.co.uk and will display the date of the most recent update.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or the technologies used on our website, contact:
VM Garage
Website: https://vmgarage.co.uk
Email: kulaktomaszhenlow@gmail.com
Telephone: +44 7399 399403
Correspondence Address:
Suite 205
Redbrink Crescent
Barry
CF62 5TT
United Kingdom