Cookie Policy

How and why we use cookies on GarageSync. Last updated: April 2026.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and activity, making your experience smoother and more personalised.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are required for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Maintains your login session Session (deleted when browser closes)
gs_csrf Cross-site request forgery protection Session
gs_cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

When you make payments, our payment providers may set their own cookies:

  • Stripe — fraud detection and payment processing cookies
  • PayPal — session and security cookies during checkout
  • GoCardless — Direct Debit authorisation cookies

These cookies are governed by the respective provider's cookie policy.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are set
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all sites
  • Set preferences for first-party vs third-party cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using GarageSync, as they are required for authentication and security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at privacy@garagesync.co.uk.