Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 26, 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 site functionality | Session |
| csrftoken | Essential | Security cookie to prevent cross-site request forgery | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | Preference | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| dark_mode | Preference | Stores your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
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: Manages tracking codes and scripts
- 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:
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. 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