Cookie notice and client storage specifications
This technical notice explains our browser storage mechanisms, third-party advertising tags, Consent Mode v2 implementation, and instant opt-out controls for visitors across desktop and mobile devices.
Effective date and notice scope
This Cookie Notice and Client Storage Disclosure took effect on 2026-11-11. It details how Factorysfive, operating factorysfive.com, employs HTTP cookies, HTML5 local storage keys, and third-party advertising tags across all web interfaces.
Factorys Five operates an inquiry-only engineering and parts distribution model. We do not maintain customer login portals or store digital payment card details. All data storage described herein serves strictly to verify vehicle fitment inquiries, maintain support chat continuity, and evaluate incoming commercial marketing campaigns.
Cookie categories and technical functions
We classify all client-side storage keys into three operational categories. Each tier performs a defined function:
- Strictly Necessary Storage: Essential for network communication, form submission token validation (facib21.php honeypots and submission timestamps), and persistence of your cookie consent preference. These keys cannot be turned off because the website interface cannot render or receive inquiries without them.
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Functional & Chat Storage: Used to maintain the live technical desk dialog across page refreshes via
cuno2fe.php. A single alphanumeric session token is stored in localStorage so our Wareham mechanics can respond to your questions without restarting the session. - Advertising & Analytics Tags: Third-party pixels and conversion measurement scripts provided by Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Meta Ads. These tools evaluate campaign cost efficiency, record campaign arrival identifiers, and measure completed project inquiries. Under Google Consent Mode v2, all advertising storage remains completely disabled until explicit affirmative authorization is granted.
Storage inventory table and lifecycles
The table below provides a comprehensive inventory of all client storage tokens, setting domains, purposes, and retention lifecycles utilized across factorysfive.com:
| Key Name | Provider / Host | Category | Technical Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| site_consent_v2 | factorysfive.com | Strictly Necessary | Stores visitor decision (allowed or denied) for Consent Mode v2 and third-party storage. | 12 Months |
| ff_chat_token | factorysfive.com (localStorage) | Functional | Maintains active conversation session with the Wareham shop support desk. | 6 Months |
| _gcl_au | google.com / google ads | Advertising | Stores Google Ads conversion linker data for campaign tracking. Held denied until consent. | 90 Days |
| _gid | google.com | Analytics | Distinguishes unique sessions to measure engineering traffic volume. | 24 Hours |
| _ga | google.com | Analytics | Aggregates visitor usage patterns and technical page load diagnostics. | 24 Months |
| _uetsid | bing.com / microsoft | Advertising | Stores Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking session identification. | 24 Hours |
| _uetvid | bing.com / microsoft | Advertising | Stores visitor identifier across Microsoft Advertising network clicks. | 13 Months |
| _fbp | facebook.com / meta | Advertising | Stores Meta Ads pixel visitor identifier to measure social campaign attribution. | 90 Days |
Advertising platforms and click identifiers
Factorys Five runs active commercial advertising campaigns across search and social platforms to connect with automotive builders and performance enthusiasts. When a visitor reaches our site through a sponsored advertisement, the referring platform appends a specialized query string click identifier:
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Google Ads: Appends the
gclid(Google Click Identifier) parameter to track advertisement conversions and keyword attribution. Handled in accordance with Google Consent Mode v2. -
Microsoft Advertising: Appends the
msclkid(Microsoft Click Identifier) parameter to evaluate Bing Ads search campaign ROI. -
Meta Ads: Appends the
fbclid(Facebook Click Identifier) parameter when traffic originates from sponsored placements across Meta technologies.
These click identifiers are evaluated in the present tense to attribute inbound quote requests. No third-party platform has reviewed, approved, or verified the engineering claims on this site.
Consent Mode v2 architecture and signals
To uphold the highest data sovereignty standards for domestic and international visitors, Factorys Five integrates Google Consent Mode v2. Prior to any interaction with our consent banner, the following four foundational security signals are pre-set strictly to denied:
| Signal Name | Default State | Allowed State Behavior |
|---|---|---|
ad_storage |
denied |
Allows writing and reading of cookies dedicated to advertising delivery and attribution. |
ad_user_data |
denied |
Authorizes transmitting visitor web telemetry to Google Ads for conversion modeling. |
ad_personalization |
denied |
Permits personalized remarketing audiences based on components browsed. |
analytics_storage |
denied |
Enables storage keys that measure visitor flow, page view counts, and bounce statistics. |
If a visitor does not interact with the consent banner, or explicitly clicks Decline, all four parameters remain locked in the denied state. No advertising cookies are written to the browser.
Consent controls and preference modification
You control your storage preferences at all times. Upon your first visit, a compact consent banner appears at the bottom of the viewport presenting two explicit options:
granted and saves choice for 12 months.
denied, blocks non-essential tags, and logs rejection for 12 months.
How to modify or withdraw consent at any time: Click the button located permanently in the footer of every page, or re-trigger the banner using the control in the footer legal bar. Your choice takes effect immediately without reloading the page.
Consequences of refusing optional storage
Declining optional cookies does not restrict your access to Factorys Five engineering documentation or parts quotation. If you click Decline:
- You can freely review all component catalogue specifications, tolerances, and pricing scopes ($5.99 to $629.99 USD).
- You can submit direct vehicle project inquiries via contact/contact.html and receive direct email quotes.
- You can consult with our shop technicians via our live telephone line at 508-291-3443.
- No behavioral advertising profiles or retargeting cookies will be created by Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, or Meta.
We do not employ cookie walls or gated content mechanisms. Refusing storage will never result in degraded access to technical specifications.
Third-party platform privacy statements
When advertising tags are authorized, data handling is governed by the respective platform privacy notices. We direct visitors to review the third-party policies governing these networks:
- Microsoft Advertising: Review the comprehensive Microsoft privacy practices and data disclosures at privacy.microsoft.com.
- Google LLC & Google Ads: Review Google’s advertising data handling, tag triggers, and partner disclosures at policies.google.com.
- Meta Platforms: Review Meta’s advertising policies and cross-network cookie disclosures at facebook.com/privacy/policy.
Inquiries regarding specific cookie records
If you have questions about specific tracking tokens, server logs, or wish to submit a data erasure request regarding client records, contact our technical desk:
Factorys Five
9 Tow Rd, Wareham, Massachusetts 02571, United States
Facility Phone: 508-291-3443
Email for Data Requests: [email protected]
All formal data inquiries and deletion requests under Massachusetts consumer statutes, CCPA/CPRA, or GDPR are acknowledged and processed within 7 working days.