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Last Updated: 28 September 2026This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones Global Sphere Autos Ltd uses on this website, and how you can control them. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
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1 Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Global Sphere Autos Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit globalsphereautos.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
2 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner. Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by other services that appear on our pages (“third-party cookies”).
3 Types Of Cookies We Use
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser, used to keep the site working properly as you browse and shop.
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period (or until you delete them), used to remember you across visits.
- First-party cookies — set directly by our website.
- Third-party cookies — set by services we use on our website, such as analytics or live chat providers.
4 Cookies We Use
Below are the cookies currently set by our website and the third-party tools embedded on it.
Essential / Strictly Necessary Always Active
These cookies are required for core website and shopping-cart functionality and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | globalsphereautos.com | Maintains your session as you browse the website. | Session |
| yith_ywraq_session_* | YITH Request a Quote (WooCommerce) | Remembers the vehicles, bikes, or parts you’ve added to a quote request. | Session |
| woocommerce_cart_hash / woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Recognizes when the contents of your shopping cart change. | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce | Stores a unique identifier for your shopping cart so it persists briefly between visits. | 2 days |
Analytics Can Be Disabled
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They do not directly identify you.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors for site-traffic reporting. | ~2 years |
| _ga_SML73MW6D0 | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4 reporting. | ~2 years |
| sbjs_current, sbjs_first, sbjs_session, sbjs_udata, sbjs_migrations | Sourcebuster.js | Records how you arrived at our site (e.g. search engine, direct, referral) for traffic-source reporting. | Mostly ~2 years; sbjs_session is Session |
Functional Can Be Disabled
These cookies enable extra features on our website, such as live chat and sign-in options.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ssupp.vid | Smartsupp Live Chat | Recognizes you as a returning visitor to our live chat widget. | Persistent |
| g_state | Google Identity Services | Supports “Sign in with Google” functionality where offered on our site. | Persistent |
This list reflects the cookies detected on our website at the time this page was last updated. As we add or change tools and plugins, the exact cookies in use may change — this page should be reviewed periodically to keep it accurate.
5 Why We Use Cookies
- To keep our website, shopping cart, and quote-request tools working correctly
- To remember your preferences as you browse vehicles, bikes, ATVs, and parts
- To understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it
- To power optional features such as live chat support and sign-in
6 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use, including Google Analytics, Smartsupp live chat, and Google Identity Services. These providers may use cookies according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
7 Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers let you:
- View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Blocking essential cookies (such as PHPSESSID or the WooCommerce cart cookies) may prevent parts of our website from working correctly, including adding items to your cart or submitting a quote request.
8 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. There is currently no common industry standard for how websites should respond to this signal, so our website does not currently respond differently when it is enabled.
9 Changes To This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and tools we use, or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
10 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@globalsphereautos.com.
Questions About Our Cookies?
Reach out and our team will be glad to help.
