Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Race Empower ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website race-empower.com (the "Website").

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
• First-party cookies: Set by our website directly
• Third-party cookies: Set by other websites or services we use

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off and are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing	Session
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
csrf_token	Security protection for forms	Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's functionality and user experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - session tracking	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Facebook pixel tracking	3 months
ads_prefs	Advertisement preferences	1 year

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Remembers your website preferences	1 year
language	Remembers your language preference	1 year

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behaviour tracking
• Google Tag Manager: Tag and code management
• Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and tracking
• Microsoft Clarity: User session recordings and heatmaps

These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

5.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using your browser settings to manage cookies
• Contacting us directly

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Set cookie preferences for specific websites

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit functionality.

6. Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Click "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose your preferred settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button → Options
2. Select "Privacy & Security"
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data", adjust your settings

Safari

1. Click Safari → Preferences
2. Click "Privacy"
3. Choose your cookie preferences

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
3. Adjust your cookie settings

7. Mobile Devices

If you're using a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or by adjusting your device's privacy settings for web browsing.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you don't want to be tracked. We respect these signals and will not track users who have enabled this feature.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

11. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices