Browser Storage and Advertising Tags Breakdown
We explain our browser storage and advertising tags using direct answers instead of legal jargon. Here is an exact accounting of every persistent token, advertising identifier, and consent flag used when you navigate automotoshop.click.
When did this cookie notice take effect?
This disclosure took effect on October 25, 2026. It governs our Charlotte trade counter website at automotoshop.click, reflecting current search engine advertising requirements and consent mechanics.
What kinds of cookies and storage keys does this website use?
We classify our browser storage into three functional tiers:
- Strictly Necessary Storage: Essential for site mechanics. This includes the token that remembers whether you accepted or declined cookies, and the local token that retains your support chat thread with our parts counter specialist so you do not lose conversation history when refreshing the page.
- Measurement & Analytics Tokens: Gather anonymous technical telemetry, including page load timings and server error logs, helping us ensure our electronic parts catalogue loads promptly.
- Advertising Campaign Identifiers: Track paid search click conversions from search engines so we know which vehicle parts campaign connected you with our Charlotte counter desk.
Where is the complete table of storage tokens and lifespans?
Every browser cookie and local storage key set on automotoshop.click is itemized below:
| Storage Key / Cookie | Provider / Source | Operational Purpose | Definite Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
site_consent_v2 |
AutoMoto Shop (First-party) | Stores your choice regarding advertising and analytics storage flags. | 12 months |
chat_desk_token |
AutoMoto Shop (LocalStorage) | Retains your session identifier for the live counter chat widget. | 12 months |
_gcl_au |
Google LLC (google ads) | Conversion attribution for paid search engine traffic. | 90 days |
_ga / _ga_* |
Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Aggregated page visit telemetry and server load diagnostics. | 14 months |
_uetsid / _uetvid |
Microsoft Advertising | Tracks inquiries originating from Microsoft Bing search ads. | 30 days / 13 months |
_fbp |
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd | Ad conversion measurement for social platform campaigns. | 90 days |
Which advertising platforms run traffic here and what click codes do they attach?
Our trade counter receives paid advertising traffic today. We actively manage campaigns through google ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Meta Ads. When you click an advertisement for our parts inventory, these platforms attach specific click query identifiers:
- Google Ads: Attaches the gclid parameter to verify that the click came from a legitimate search query.
- Microsoft Advertising: Attaches the msclkid parameter to evaluate commercial inquiries originating on Bing.
- Meta Ads: Attaches the fbclid parameter to identify inbound traffic from Meta marketing links.
These click identifiers are read during your session to link parts inquiries to the originating campaign. We do not claim any platform has reviewed or certified our parts counter.
How does Google Consent Mode v2 work on this website?
We enforce consent mode v2 strictly. When you first enter automotoshop.click, our script immediately establishes a default denied state for four separate browser permissions:
ad_storage: Deniedad_user_data: Deniedad_personalization: Deniedanalytics_storage: Denied
Until you click “Accept Storage” on our consent dock, advertising cookies are completely prevented from storing or transmitting unique tracking keys. If you decline, all four signals remain denied.
How do I choose what to allow and where do I change my mind later?
When you first load any page on this site, our consent dock appears at the bottom of the viewport with two simple choices: “Accept Storage” or “Keep Denied”.
If you want to modify or revoke your decision later, you can reopen the interface at any time by clicking the button located in the footer of every page. Clicking “Keep Denied” instantly resets all Consent Mode v2 flags to denied and purges stored tracking keys.
What happens if I decline cookies? Will the site work?
Yes. The entire parts catalogue, vehicle fitment lookups, per-unit price estimator, and parts inquiry submission form remain completely functional if you decline storage.
What stops is third-party advertising conversion tracking and persistent analytics. In addition, if you close your browser during an ongoing live desk chat, the chat session token will not persist, meaning you will need to restart your chat message upon returning. Your ability to call our Charlotte counter or submit a quote request is never hindered.
Where can I read the privacy policies of the advertising platforms?
Each advertising partner maintains its own comprehensive privacy statements detailing how they process campaign data:
- Google Ads & Analytics: Read Google data governance rules at policies.google.com.
- Microsoft Advertising: Read the Microsoft privacy statement at privacy.microsoft.com.
- Meta Ads: Review Meta privacy practices through the official Meta Privacy Center.
Who do I contact if I have a question about a specific storage key?
If you notice a browser token not listed in our table or have questions regarding our Consent Mode v2 implementation, reach out directly to our Charlotte counter technical team:
AutoMoto Shop Parts Counter
606 NC Music Factory Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28206
United States
Telephone Desk: +1 (464) 785-0713
Operational Email: office@automotoshop.click