Canteiros Auto LDA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and help us deliver relevant content and services.

As the premier supplier of Japanese Domestic Market motors and auto spares, Canteiros Auto LDA strives to provide you with the absolute best in JDM engines and auto parts—and that includes making sure our website works smoothly and securely for you.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

1) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, phone, or other device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, and shopping/cart preferences) for a smoother experience.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies (temporary cookies removed when you close your browser)

Persistent cookies (stored for a set period or until you delete them)

2) Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:

Ensure the website functions properly

Improve your browsing and shopping experience

Remember your preferences (like form entries or site settings)

Analyze traffic and website performance

Help prevent fraud and protect your data

Support marketing efforts (where applicable and permitted)

3) Types of Cookies We Use
A) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off in most systems. They may include cookies that help with:

Security and fraud prevention

Page navigation and website access

Order and checkout functionality

Without these cookies, certain website features may not work properly.

B) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and user experience. For example, they may collect information such as:

Pages visited

Time spent on pages

Click patterns

Error messages encountered

All data collected is generally aggregated and used to improve the website.

C) Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They may help with:

Saved preferences

Remembering your location (country/city selection where applicable)

Form auto-fill support

D) Advertising / Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)

These cookies may be used to deliver more relevant advertisements and measure marketing effectiveness. They may track:

Visits across pages and sessions

Products viewed (such as engines, gearboxes, and spare parts)

Conversion actions (such as quote requests)

In some cases, these cookies may be placed by third-party advertising platforms.

4) Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party tools and services that set cookies on our website to support analytics, advertising, or embedded content. These third parties may include:

Website analytics providers

Advertising platforms

Social media integrations

Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third-party services.

5) How You Can Control Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies (except strictly necessary cookies). You can control cookies in the following ways:

A) Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:

See what cookies are stored

Delete cookies

Block all cookies

Block third-party cookies

You can usually find cookie controls under your browser’s Privacy or Settings menu.

B) Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. This may affect:

Site speed and performance

Shopping/checkout processes

Quote request forms

Saving preferences

6) Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or improvements in how we use cookies. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.