Cookie Policy
Last updated: OCTOBER 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Newark Motor Auctions (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.newarkmotorauctions.co.uk.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide essential site functionality, improve your browsing experience, and understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies may be:
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Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
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First-party cookies – set by our website.
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Third-party cookies – set by external services we use (e.g., analytics, embedded videos, widgets).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They allow features such as:
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Website security
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Navigation and loading
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User account functions (e.g. Simulcast access)
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
Examples include:
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Visitor numbers
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Page performance
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How users navigate the website
Tools that may set analytics cookies include:
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Google Analytics
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Meta (for ad performance tracking)
c) Functionality Cookies
These enable enhanced features such as:
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Remembering user settings
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Embedded maps
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Accessing social media widgets (e.g., Facebook, Instagram feeds)
d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These track user activity to show relevant adverts and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.
They may be set by third-party partners such as:
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Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
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Google Ads
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YouTube
You may see adverts for Newark Motor Auctions on other websites after visiting our site — this is called “retargeting”.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are controlled by third parties who provide services on our website.
These include:
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Embedded videos (YouTube)
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Social media feeds (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
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LiveBid online bidding platform
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Analytics and ad tracking tools
We do not control the use of these cookies. Please refer to the third-party’s own policies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies using the cookie banner on our site.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:
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Accept cookies
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Reject cookies
Please note:
Blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your experience.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services.
The updated version will always be available on this page.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Newark Motor Auctions
The Showground, Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY
Email: enquiries@newarkmotorauctions.co.uk
Phone: 01636 671167