COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: July 8, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how CenterPoint Automotive Technology LLC (“CenterPoint,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with the CenterPoint AutoTech website, software platform, applications, account areas, and related online services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that may be stored on or accessed from a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when a user visits a website or uses an online service.

Cookies and similar technologies may help websites and software services:

a. function properly;

b. remember user preferences;

c. maintain secure sessions;

d. support authentication;

e. understand how services are used;

f. improve performance;

g. diagnose technical issues; and

h. support other authorized operational purposes.

Depending on the technology and device used, similar functions may also be performed through local storage, session storage, pixels, tags, scripts, software development kits, or comparable technologies.

For purposes of this Cookie Policy, references to “cookies” include cookies and similar technologies where applicable.

1. HOW CENTERPOINT MAY USE COOKIES

CenterPoint may use cookies when reasonably necessary to operate, secure, maintain, understand, and improve the Services.

Cookies may be used for purposes including:

a. maintaining website functionality;

b. supporting account login and authentication;

c. maintaining user sessions;

d. remembering user selections or preferences;

e. supporting navigation between pages;

f. protecting against unauthorized access;

g. detecting suspicious activity;

h. supporting account security;

i. measuring website or Software performance;

j. identifying technical errors;

k. understanding general usage patterns;

l. improving user experience; and

m. supporting integrations or third-party technologies used to provide the Services.

The specific cookies used may change as the Services, website, Software, hosting environment, security tools, analytics tools, or integrations evolve.

1. TYPES OF COOKIES WE MAY USE

CenterPoint may use the following categories of cookies:

A. STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

Strictly necessary cookies support essential operation of the Services.

These cookies may be used to:

a. maintain secure sessions;

b. enable account login;

c. authenticate users;

d. protect forms;

e. support security functions;

f. maintain page navigation;

g. remember privacy or cookie choices; and

h. provide other functionality necessary for requested Services.

Because these cookies may be necessary for the Services to function, disabling them may cause portions of the website or Software to operate improperly or become unavailable.

B. FUNCTIONAL COOKIES

Functional cookies may help remember choices or preferences and provide enhanced functionality.

These cookies may support:

a. remembered settings;

b. user preferences;

c. interface choices;

d. account-related preferences; and

e. other convenience features.

C. ANALYTICS AND PERFORMANCE COOKIES

Analytics and performance cookies may help CenterPoint understand how visitors and users interact with the Services.

These cookies may collect information concerning:

a. pages visited;

b. general navigation patterns;

c. feature usage;

d. approximate session duration;

e. technical performance;

f. error events;

g. device or browser characteristics; and

h. general interaction with the Services.

CenterPoint may use this information to evaluate performance, identify technical problems, understand general usage patterns, and improve the Services.

D. SECURITY AND AUTHENTICATION COOKIES

Security and authentication cookies may be used to:

a. verify account sessions;

b. maintain authenticated access;

c. reduce unauthorized access;

d. detect suspicious behavior;

e. support fraud prevention;

f. protect user accounts; and

g. maintain the security and integrity of the Services.

E. MARKETING OR ADVERTISING COOKIES

CenterPoint may use marketing or advertising cookies only where implemented and as permitted by applicable law.

Such technologies may be used to:

a. measure marketing effectiveness;

b. understand interactions with promotional content;

c. limit repeated advertising;

d. support audience measurement; or

e. provide more relevant communications or advertising.

The presence and use of marketing or advertising technologies may depend on the tools and services actually implemented by CenterPoint.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate consent choices may be provided before non-essential marketing or advertising cookies are activated.

1. FIRST-PARTY AND THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Cookies may be placed or controlled directly by CenterPoint or by third-party service providers that support the Services.

A. FIRST-PARTY COOKIES

First-party cookies are generally associated with the website or online service being visited.

CenterPoint may use first-party cookies to support:

a. website functionality;

b. account access;

c. session management;

d. user preferences;

e. security; and

f. other operational purposes.

B. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Third-party technologies may be provided by external service providers that support functions such as:

a. website hosting;

b. software hosting;

c. authentication;

d. analytics;

e. security;

f. email functionality;

g. payment processing;

h. customer support;

i. embedded content; or

j. other integrations.

Third-party providers may process information according to their own terms and privacy practices.

CenterPoint does not control all cookies or similar technologies placed directly by independent third parties.

1. WEBSITE PLATFORM AND HOSTING TECHNOLOGIES

CenterPoint may use third-party website, hosting, infrastructure, and software service providers to operate portions of the Services.

These providers may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary to:

a. deliver website pages;

b. maintain website security;

c. manage sessions;

d. support forms;

e. remember user choices;

f. provide analytics;

g. prevent abuse; and

h. maintain technical performance.

The technologies used may change when CenterPoint updates its website, hosting environment, Software architecture, or service providers.

1. SOFTWARE ACCOUNT AND AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGIES

The CenterPoint AutoTech Software may use cookies or similar technologies to support account-related functions.

These technologies may be used to:

a. maintain login sessions;

b. recognize authenticated users;

c. support Admin access;

d. support Technician User access;

e. maintain authorized account sessions;

f. protect account security;

g. support permissions; and

h. prevent unauthorized use.

Disabling necessary authentication or session technologies may prevent users from accessing protected areas of the Software.

1. ANALYTICS

CenterPoint may use analytics technologies to better understand general website and Software usage.

Analytics information may include:

a. general traffic information;

b. pages or features accessed;

c. general interaction patterns;

d. browser type;

e. device type;

f. operating system information;

g. approximate geographic information derived from network information;

h. referring sources;

i. session information;

j. technical errors; and

k. performance information.

CenterPoint may use analytics information to improve functionality, security, performance, usability, and business operations.

Where required by applicable law, non-essential analytics technologies may be subject to user consent choices.

1. INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES

Depending on the cookie or technology used, information collected may include:

a. cookie identifiers;

b. session identifiers;

c. browser information;

d. device information;

e. operating system information;

f. IP address or related network information;

g. approximate location derived from network information;

h. pages viewed;

i. dates and times of access;

j. referring pages;

k. navigation activity;

l. interaction events;

m. technical error information;

n. authentication status;

o. preference selections; and

p. other technical or usage information.

The information actually collected depends on the technologies implemented at the time of use.

1. COOKIE CONSENT AND USER CHOICES

Where required by applicable law, CenterPoint may provide a cookie banner, consent tool, preference center, or similar mechanism allowing users to make choices concerning certain non-essential cookies.

Available choices may include:

a. accepting certain cookies;

b. rejecting certain non-essential cookies;

c. selecting cookie categories;

d. changing preferences; or

e. withdrawing previously provided consent where applicable.

Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required to provide requested functionality, maintain security, or operate essential portions of the Services.

1. MANAGING COOKIES THROUGH YOUR BROWSER

Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through browser settings.

Depending on the browser, users may be able to:

a. view stored cookies;

b. delete cookies;

c. block certain cookies;

d. block third-party cookies;

e. receive notifications when cookies are placed; or

f. configure other privacy settings.

Browser controls vary by browser, device, and software version.

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Services. Users may be required to sign in again, re-enter preferences, or may be unable to use certain features.

1. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers or devices may offer “Do Not Track” or similar signals.

Because there is not necessarily a single uniform technical standard governing all such signals, the Services may not respond to every browser-based Do Not Track signal in the same manner.

CenterPoint will comply with applicable legal obligations concerning recognized privacy preference signals where required.

1. GLOBAL PRIVACY CONTROL AND SIMILAR SIGNALS

Where required by applicable law, CenterPoint may recognize legally applicable browser-based opt-out preference signals, including qualifying Global Privacy Control signals or similar mechanisms.

The availability and effect of such signals may depend on:

a. applicable law;

b. the user’s jurisdiction;

c. browser configuration;

d. device settings;

e. the technologies implemented; and

f. whether the signal applies to the relevant processing activity.

1. COOKIE DURATION

Cookies may be either session cookies or persistent cookies.

A. SESSION COOKIES

Session cookies generally remain active only during a browser session and may expire when the browser is closed or the session ends.

B. PERSISTENT COOKIES

Persistent cookies may remain on a device for a defined period or until deleted, depending on:

a. the purpose of the cookie;

b. the provider setting the cookie;

c. browser settings;

d. user choices; and

e. applicable legal requirements.

CenterPoint seeks to retain cookie-related information only for periods reasonably necessary for legitimate purposes, subject to applicable law and provider configurations.

1. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Services may contain or interact with third-party services, links, embedded content, payment services, authentication services, analytics services, email services, or other technologies.

Third parties may use their own cookies or similar technologies.

CenterPoint is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third parties.

Users should review applicable third-party privacy and cookie disclosures when interacting with external services.

1. PAYMENT-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

If CenterPoint uses a third-party payment processor, the payment provider may use cookies or similar technologies to:

a. process transactions;

b. authenticate payment activity;

c. prevent fraud;

d. maintain security;

e. remember permitted payment-related preferences; and

f. comply with legal obligations.

CenterPoint may not directly control all technologies used by independent payment processors.

1. EMAIL-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

CenterPoint may use email service providers to deliver:

a. account communications;

b. invitations;

c. reports;

d. service notifications;

e. billing communications;

f. support communications; and

g. other authorized messages.

Where permitted by applicable law, email technologies may provide information concerning delivery, technical performance, or interaction with messages.

1. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Services are intended for business and professional use and are not directed to children.

CenterPoint does not knowingly use cookies for the purpose of creating advertising profiles of children through the Services.

Additional information concerning age-related use restrictions and personal information practices may be provided in the Privacy Policy or Terms of Service.

1. DATA SECURITY

CenterPoint uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information associated with the Services.

However, no internet transmission, browser technology, cookie system, electronic storage method, or security system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users are responsible for maintaining appropriate device security, browser security, password security, and account controls.

1. RELATIONSHIP TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

This Cookie Policy supplements the CenterPoint Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy provides broader information concerning how CenterPoint may collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information.

If a matter concerns broader personal information practices rather than cookies or similar technologies specifically, the Privacy Policy should be consulted.

1. RELATIONSHIP TO THE TERMS OF SERVICE

Use of the Services is also governed by the CenterPoint Terms of Service.

The Terms of Service govern broader matters concerning:

a. subscription relationships;

b. account administration;

c. authorized users;

d. service availability;

e. payment and billing;

f. user responsibilities;

g. third-party services;

h. disclaimers;

i. limitations of liability;

j. suspension;

k. termination; and

l. other commercial service terms.

1. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

CenterPoint may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

a. changes in the Services;

b. changes in technology;

c. changes in cookies or similar technologies;

d. changes in service providers;

e. changes in legal requirements;

f. changes in business operations; or

g. other developments.

When this Cookie Policy is updated, the “Last Updated” date may be revised.

Where required by applicable law, CenterPoint may provide additional notice or obtain consent concerning material changes.

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions concerning this Cookie Policy may be directed to:

CenterPoint Automotive Technology LLC
Email: info@centerpointautotech.com
Phone: 609-676-4244