Cookie Policy
Detailed information on how DIYPEV.com uses cookies, local storage technologies, and how you can exercise full control over your tracking preferences.
This Cookie Policy explains how DIYPEV.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your statutory rights to control, customize, or revoke consent at any time.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. In addition to cookies, modern web applications may use browser Local Storage (`localStorage`) to reliably store user settings without transmitting data across network headers on every single request.
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising identifiers) require prior, informed, and freely given consent (opt-in) before being stored or retrieved from your device.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
EssentialStrictly Necessary Cookies & Storage
Always ActiveThese technologies are required for core website operations. They enable page navigation, site search, security defenses against brute-force attacks, and record your cookie consent choice (`diypev_cookie_consent`). They do not store personally identifiable marketing information and cannot be switched off.
AnalyticsPerformance & Measurement Cookies
Consent Required (Opt-in)These cookies help us understand how users interact with our DIY repair guides, which error code searches are most frequent, and where site speed optimizations are needed. All metrics are aggregated and anonymized.
AdvertisingGoogle AdSense & Targeting Cookies
Consent Required (Opt-in)Placed by Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on our site and other websites. If you do not consent to these cookies, you will still experience our free guides, but advertisements will not be tailored to your interests.
AffiliateReferral & Partner Attribution
External MerchantsWhen you click outbound affiliate links to replacement hardware on AliExpress or Amazon, third-party referral cookies are set on the merchant's domain to verify that the recommendation originated from DIYPEV.com. No personal identification data is stored on our servers.
3. How to Manage or Revoke Your Consent
You have full autonomy over non-essential cookies. You can adjust your consent choices at any time through our interactive manager or your browser controls:
Interactive Settings Modal
Open our cookie manager to inspect active categories and toggle them on or off instantly:
- Google Ads Settings: Opt out of personalized Google advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- Web Browser Controls: You can block or delete all stored cookies and local storage items directly in your browser preferences (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave).
- Industry Opt-Out Portals: Manage interest-based ad cookies through Your Online Choices (EU) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).