Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and how to manage your preferences
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and provide a better experience. Cookies cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your device.
Similar technologies include local storage and session storage — these store data in your browser without sending it to a server on every request.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- luxury_drive_session — PHP session cookie. Keeps you logged in between page loads. Duration: browser session (up to 2 hours of inactivity).
- PHPSESSID — Standard PHP session identifier.
2.2 Functional Cookies & Local Storage
These improve your experience but are not required for the site to function:
- ld_user (localStorage / sessionStorage) — Stores your name and role to avoid a server round-trip on every page load. Contains no sensitive data.
- ld_permissions (localStorage / sessionStorage) — Caches your permission list for the current session.
- luxuryDriveWatchlist (localStorage) — Stores your saved/favourite vehicles list locally.
2.3 Analytics & Performance
We may use server-side logging to understand how visitors use our website. No third-party analytics cookies are placed without your consent.
2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)
Only set if you accept marketing cookies or interact with our advertising:
- Meta Pixel (_fbp, _fbc) — Used to measure advertising effectiveness on Facebook and Instagram. Duration: 90 days. You can opt out at facebook.com/settings.
- TikTok Pixel (tt_pixel_session_index, ttclid) — Used to measure TikTok ad performance. You can opt out via TikTok's privacy settings.
3. Third-Party Cookies
When you interact with embedded content or payment features, third-party cookies may be set:
- Paystack — Payment processing. May set cookies during the checkout flow. See paystack.com/privacy.
- Google Fonts — We load fonts from Google's servers, which may log your IP address. See policies.google.com/privacy.
4. Managing Your Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or making bookings.
Local Storage
You can clear localStorage data via your browser's developer tools (Application tab → Local Storage → Right-click → Clear).
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. We will update the "Last Updated" date and, where material, notify users by email.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: Lekkiluxurycarrental@gmail.com
- Phone: 07055255986