At MS Coatings, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your shopping experience, improve our website (https://www.mscoatings.com), and deliver relevant content and advertisements (collectively, the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage for the same purposes.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential Site functionality (e.g., shopping cart and secure checkout)
- Personalize your experience (e.g., remembering your vehicle details or preferred paint colors)
- Analyze how visitors use our Site to improve performance
- Deliver relevant marketing and advertisements
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies we use as follows:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Shopping cart and checkout process
- Account login and authentication
- Security features (fraud detection)
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it.
- Google Analytics (or similar) to track page views, bounce rates, and popular products
- Site usage statistics (e.g., which car paint categories are most viewed)
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
Functional Cookies
These allow the Site to remember your choices and provide enhanced features.
- Language or region preferences
- Previously viewed products or saved paint color matches
- Wishlist or favorite items
Targeting / Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us and our advertising partners deliver more relevant ads on our Site and across the internet.
- Tracking products you’ve viewed (e.g., specific car paints or coatings)
- Retargeting advertisements on platforms like Google, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and others
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party service providers. These include:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Shipping carriers
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, etc.)
- Social media plugins (for sharing products)
These third parties may collect information about your online activity over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies.
5. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device
- Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from a few days to several years) or until you delete them.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- Block all or specific cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when a cookie is set
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Site, such as adding items to your cart or completing a purchase.
Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our Site, you may see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your preferences.
Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry initiatives such as:
Mobile Devices
You can manage tracking permissions through your device settings (iOS or Android).
7. Do Not Track Signals
Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals sent by your browser. However, you can still manage your preferences through the methods described above.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
MS Coatings
Kampala, Uganda
Email: privacy@mscoatings.com
Thank you for shopping with MS Coatings. We value your privacy and are committed to providing a transparent and secure online experience while you browse and purchase premium car paints and automotive coatings.