Cookie Policy
Last Updated: Nov. 7, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
WorldRaceCalendar uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functions of our website
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionid | Essential | Maintains your login session and remembers display settings such as dark mode | Session |
| csrftoken | Essential | Security cookie to prevent cross-site request forgery | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users. Only set after you accept analytics cookies | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - keeps the state of your visit (session) | 2 years |
| cookieConsent | Preference | Remembers your cookie choice. Stored in your browser's local storage (not sent to our server) | Until you clear this site's data |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use some third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our site
- Google Tag Manager: Loads the Google Analytics script (only after you accept analytics cookies)
- Google reCAPTCHA: Protects the sign-up, login and contact forms from spam and abuse
- Social Media Platforms: When you share content on social media
These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these companies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.
Browser Settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
On Our Site:
When you first visit, a cookie banner asks whether you accept analytics cookies. Google Analytics is not loaded and no analytics cookies are set unless you choose Accept. Declining has no effect on how the site works. Your choice is saved in your browser; to change your mind, clear this site's data in your browser settings (see above) and the banner will appear again. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
6. Essential Cookies
Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. These include:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to protect your data
- Load-balancing cookies to distribute traffic
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email:[email protected]
Website: worldracecalendar.com/contact