Cookie policy and settings
Last updated: 11 July 2026
How we use browser technologies
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. Similar technologies, including local browser storage, pixels and device recognition, can serve related purposes. Choosing “Use essential only” will not stop you browsing the website, signing in, registering or selecting a vehicle.
You can change or withdraw your choice at any time from the “Cookie settings” link in the website footer. Withdrawing a category prevents its services loading on future pages and removes the optional first-party identifiers we know about.
Your saved choice is renewed whenever you return. We will ask again only if your browser removes the preference or our cookie purposes and disclosures materially change.
Essential technologies
These support security, account access, your requested vehicle selection and storage of your privacy choice. They cannot be switched off through these settings.
| Name | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| daw_consent_v1 | Stores the privacy choices you make on this page. | 400 days, renewed whenever you return |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | Maintains a secure website session. | Browser session |
| __RequestVerificationToken | Protects forms from cross-site request forgery. | Browser session |
| .AspNet.ApplicationCookie | Keeps a registered customer securely signed in. | Session or sign-in duration |
| DragonAutoSelectedVehicle | Remembers the vehicle you deliberately selected. | Up to 90 days |
| tuningVehicleSelectorDisplayStateV1 (session storage) | Remembers your in-progress vehicle finder selections within the current browser tab. | Current tab session |
| daw_stage_tune_offer_v1 | Remembers that you deliberately dismissed the £150 Stage 1 and Stage 2 offer. | 30 days |
Analytics technologies
These help us understand website use and improve pages. We load them only when analytics is allowed.
| Name or service | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) | Produces website usage statistics. | Up to 2 years |
| DragonAutoVisitorId | Links anonymous vehicle-page activity for site analysis. It is not created or used by account logging when analytics is off. | Up to 1 year |
Functional technologies
These provide optional features such as live chat and account-route device recognition.
| Name or service | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Re:amaze browser storage | Provides the optional chat and support widget. | Varies by Re:amaze technology |
| FingerprintJS via jsDelivr / DragonAutoFingerprintVisitorId | With functional permission, recognises a device on account pages and supplies screen and viewport details for optional security and diagnostic telemetry. | Up to 180 days |
Marketing technologies
These measure advertising and help us understand whether Meta adverts lead to website visits.
| Name or service | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Pixel (_fbp, _fbc) | Measures advertising visits and conversions. | Up to 3 months |
More information
For questions about privacy or these technologies, email tuningservice@tuning.wales. You can also read our privacy policy.