Cookie Policy
How LagosGarage uses cookies and similar technologies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their sites are used.
2. How We Use Cookies
LagosGarage uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Service
- Improve our Service based on usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Ensure the security of our platform
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and booking functionality. The Service cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session ID, authentication tokens, security cookies
Duration: Session to 1 year
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferred routes, language settings, and recent searches.
Examples: Language preference, recent routes, saved locations
Duration: 30 days to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
Examples: Vercel Analytics (when you opt in)
Duration: Up to 2 years
Marketing Cookies
Optional cookies for campaign measurement. LagosGarage does not currently load advertising pixels; this category stays off unless you enable it and a marketing integration is later activated.
Examples: None active today
Duration: Up to 2 years
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Vercel Analytics: Consent-gated usage and performance metrics
- Paystack: Payment checkout and fraud prevention
- NextAuth / session: Sign-in and booking security (necessary)
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookies and can manage your preferences in several ways:
On this site
Use Cookie settings to accept all cookies, keep necessary cookies only, or customize analytics and marketing preferences. Your choice is saved on this device.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Opting Out of Analytics
Use Cookie settings on this site and choose Necessary only, or turn off analytics. You can also block cookies in your browser settings.
6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly. Specifically:
- You may need to log in every time you visit
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some booking features may not work correctly
- The overall user experience may be degraded
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration date
- Session Storage: Stores data for one session only
- Pixel Tags/Web Beacons: Small graphic files that track user behavior
These technologies are governed by this Cookie Policy in the same way as cookies.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@lagosgarage.ng
Address: 13a Sola Oguntade Boulevard Off Durosinmi Etti Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, Nigeria
Last reviewed: pending counsel sign-off