Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember information about your visit, improve your experience, and help us understand how the site is used. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a defined period).

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies — essential for the website to function securely. These cannot be disabled without affecting site operation. No consent is required for these cookies under applicable law.
• Functional cookies — remember your preferences (such as your cookie consent choice) to improve your experience.
• Analytics cookies — collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website. These are only set after you have given your consent.

3. Cookies in Detail

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Category	Duration
cookie_consent	BIB Parts	Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown again	Functional	1 year
__cf_bm	Cloudflare	Bot management and security; distinguishes humans from bots	Strictly necessary	30 minutes
cf_clearance	Cloudflare	Stores the result of a passed security challenge to avoid repeated challenges	Strictly necessary	1 day
_ga	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage	Analytics	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to persist session state	Analytics	2 years

4. Legal Basis for Cookies

• Strictly necessary and functional cookies — processed on the basis of legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). These are necessary for the secure and functional operation of the website.
• Analytics cookies — processed on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), given via our cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 5).

5. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete individual cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (note: this may impair website functionality)
• Receive a notification before a cookie is stored

For browser-specific instructions, visit aboutcookies.org. To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred prior to withdrawal.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Further Information

Third-party cookies (Google Analytics, Cloudflare) are governed by the respective providers' privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those policies for full details. For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your data rights, contact us at info@bibparts.com. See also our Privacy Policy.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies we use or applicable legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.