PitStop

PITSTOP, INC.

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how PitStop, Inc. ("PitStop," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and mobile applications.

1.What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful.

Similar technologies include:

  • Web beacons (pixel tags)
  • Local storage
  • Session storage
  • Device fingerprinting

2.How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies (required)

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They enable:

  • User authentication and login sessions
  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Security features
  • Load balancing
  • Remembering privacy preferences

Without these cookies, the Platform cannot operate properly.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices:

  • Language preferences
  • Location/region settings
  • Recently viewed items
  • Saved vehicles
  • Display preferences

You can disable these, but some features may not work as expected.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Navigation paths
  • Error encounters
  • Feature usage

We use this information to improve the Platform. Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.

2.4 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used for marketing purposes:

  • Showing relevant ads on other websites
  • Measuring ad effectiveness
  • Limiting ad frequency
  • Understanding marketing performance

You can opt out of advertising cookies (see Section 5).

3.Types of Cookies by Duration

SESSION COOKIES:

  • Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
  • Used for: login sessions, shopping cart

PERSISTENT COOKIES:

  • Remain on your device for a set period
  • Used for: remembering preferences, analytics
  • Duration: varies from days to years

4.Third-party Cookies

We use cookies from third-party services including:

ANALYTICS:

  • Google Analytics
  • Mixpanel
  • Amplitude

ADVERTISING:

  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Pixel
  • Other advertising networks

FUNCTIONALITY:

  • Stripe (payments)
  • Intercom (support chat)
  • Google Maps

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

5.Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • CHROME: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • FIREFOX: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • SAFARI: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • EDGE: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

5.3 Opt-out Links

Opt out of specific third-party cookies:

  • Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Google Ads: adssettings.google.com
  • Facebook: facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
  • Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info

5.4 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can limit tracking through:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

5.5 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry standard for this feature.

6.Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, you may experience:

  • Unable to log in or stay logged in
  • Shopping cart not saving items
  • Preferences not remembered
  • Some features not working
  • Need to re-enter information repeatedly

Essential cookies cannot be disabled while using the Platform.

7.Cookies We Use

This list may not be exhaustive and may change as we update our services.

8.Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may be communicated through the Platform or email.

9.Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies:

PitStop, Inc.

Longview, Texas 75601

Email: privacy@orderpitstop.com

Phone: (866) 604-9016

Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
session_idEssentialUser sessionSession
auth_tokenEssentialAuthentication7-30 days
cartEssentialShopping cart30 days
csrf_tokenEssentialSecuritySession
preferencesFunctionalUser preferences1 year
recent_vehiclesFunctionalRecent vehicles90 days
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics2 years
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics24 hours
_fbpAdvertisingFacebook Pixel90 days