StartAuto
Cookie and similar technologies policy
Register of necessary and optional storage technologies used by StartAuto and consent-management rules.
1. Scope and legal rule
Cookies and similar technologies are used only when necessary to provide the requested service or after the relevant optional consent. Rejecting optional categories does not block core listing functions.
2. Technology register
| Name / group | Technology | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| startauto_beta_session | Cookie | Necessary | Sign-in, CSRF protection and secure session continuity. | Up to 7200 seconds or until expiry. |
| podziel_cookie_consent_v2 | Cookie + localStorage | Necessary | Stores the consent decision and prevents repeated prompts. | 12 months. |
| podziel_guest_favorites_v2 / recently viewed / compare | localStorage | Functional | Guest favorites, recent listings and comparison on the current device. | Until cleared by the user or browser. |
| podziel_listing_draft_* | localStorage | Functional | Autosave of an unfinished listing form on the current device. | Until submission, discard or browser cleanup. |
| interface preference keys | localStorage | Functional | Sidebar, navigation and optional interface preferences. | Until changed or browser cleanup. |
3. Consent categories
- Necessary: security, session, consent choice and requested core functions.
- Analytics: measurement of feature use only after consent and provider activation.
- Advertising: advertising services such as AdSense only after consent.
- Personalisation: optional content or interface preferences beyond strictly requested storage.
4. Changing consent
Cookie settings can be reopened from the footer. Optional consent may be granted, refused or withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal affects future storage and loading; technologies already stored may also be cleared in browser settings.
5. Browser storage and third parties
LocalStorage is not sent automatically with every request but remains on the device until removed. Third-party services may use their own identifiers only when enabled. The production operator must keep the provider register consistent with actual integrations.
Legal framework
The documents take into account the GDPR, the Digital Services Act, Polish rules on electronic services, electronic communications and mandatory consumer protection. Their final application depends on the operator’s actual business model and integrations.