Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 5, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how DecodeAnyVin ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at decodeanyvin.com, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags — we treat these the same way as cookies in this policy.
How We Use Cookies
We group the cookies used on decodeanyvin.com into three categories:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected) | 12 months |
| PHP session | Maintains admin session state (admin area only) | Session |
2. Analytics Cookies (requires consent)
If you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner, we may load Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This helps us improve the decoder and fix usability issues.
| Provider | Cookies | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_*, _gid | Distinguish users and measure page views, session duration, and traffic sources |
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
3. Advertising Cookies (requires consent)
If you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner, we use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may set cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. If you reject non-essential cookies, we signal this choice to Google using Google's Consent Mode, and any ads shown will not be personalized.
| Provider | Cookies | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | IDE, DSID, NID, and others | Deliver and measure personalized or non-personalized advertisements |
Learn more: How Google uses cookies in advertising
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit decodeanyvin.com, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can:
- Accept All — Allow analytics and advertising cookies in addition to essential cookies.
- Reject Non-Essential — Use only strictly necessary cookies. No analytics cookies will load and ads (if shown) will not be personalized.
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and cookies for this site and refreshing the page, or by using your browser's cookie management settings below.
Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
Even if you accept advertising cookies, you can opt out of personalized ads through these industry tools:
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect site functionality. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies or change our advertising partners. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at [email protected] or use our contact form.