Cookie Policy

Effective date: 2 July 2026 · Last reviewed: 2 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how PulaDrive (Pty) Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies on our platform. In the spirit of privacy-first transparency, we keep our use of trackers to an absolute minimum.

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. Local storage is a modern browser feature that allows websites to store small amounts of data directly on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data does not travel with every network request, making it faster and more secure for offline features.

2. Zero Third-Party Advertising & Tracking

Our Privacy Pledge

We do **not** use any third-party marketing cookies, cross-site trackers, or advertising beacons (such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixels, or retargeting scripts). All storage mechanisms on our platform are purely functional or first-party analytical tools.

3. How We Use Storage

We use browser storage for three specific reasons:

Essential Session & Authentication (Cookies)

Managed securely by our identity provider, **Clerk**. These cookies keep you logged in to your account, secure your session, and prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Without these, our portal cannot function.

Preferences & Wishlist (Local Storage)

Used to save your local vehicle wishlist, theme selection, and recent search filters if you are browsing as a guest. This data remains on your physical device and is never shared.

First-Party Analytics (Local Storage)

Generates a random unique session ID to count listing page views and wishlist interactions. This powers your personalized "For You" dashboard feeds and provides dealers with anonymous engagement metrics.

4. How to Manage and Control Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies and local storage items through their settings:

**Chrome**: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
**Safari**: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies
**Firefox**: Settings > Privacy > Enhanced Tracking Protection

*Note: Blocking essential session cookies will prevent you from signing in to your dealer or admin account.*

5. Questions?

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, feel free to contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].