Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 25, 2025
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. It allows the site to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
1. Cookies used on Mota Sourcing
1.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are required for the site to operate and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains the user session | Session |
| auth_token | Secure authentication | 7 days |
| csrf_token | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
1.2 Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - User identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - User distinction | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Request rate limiting | 1 minute |
1.3 Functionality cookies
These cookies improve your experience by remembering your preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Stores your preferred language | 1 year |
| theme_pref | Stores the light or dark theme | 1 year |
1.4 Advertising and targeting cookies
These cookies are used to display relevant ads. They require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - Targeted advertising | 3 months |
| ads_pref | Stores advertising preferences | 13 months |
2. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
2.1 Through our cookie banner
On your first visit, a banner lets you accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time from cookie settings.
2.2 Through your browser
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or alert you when a cookie is placed:
- Google Chrome: Cookie management guide
- Mozilla Firefox: Cookie management guide
- Safari: Cookie management guide
- Microsoft Edge: Cookie management guide
Warning: refusing certain cookies may affect site operation and some features may no longer be available.
3. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: to analyze site usage
- Stripe / PayPal: for secure payment processing
- Facebook Pixel: for advertising campaigns with your consent
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
4. Retention period
Cookie retention periods vary by type:
- Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies: kept until expiry or manual deletion
5. Changes
We may modify this cookie policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with a new update date.
Contact
For any question about cookie use on our site:
- Email: contact@mota-sourcing.com