1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, deathracetracking.com) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies are used for features or functionality provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, advertising, and payment processing).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons to operate our Site ("Strictly Necessary" cookies), and others allow us to track user behaviour to improve your experience ("Functionality" and "Analytical/Performance" cookies).

We require your explicit consent to use any cookies that are not Strictly Necessary.

3. The Types of Cookies Used

The cookies and other tracking technologies used on the Site are categorised as follows:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the Site. They enable core functionality like security, network management, and accessibility.

• User Authentication: Cookies required to keep you logged in to your account after authentication via Google or Discord.
• Session Management Cookies that help your browser distinguish between different requests from the same user to ensure the proper functioning of the site.
• Stripe Security Cookies placed by Stripe to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions during subscriptions and donations.
• Cookie Consent A cookie to record your specific cookie preferences so you aren't asked again on your next visit.

B. Analytical and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit and any errors you encounter. They help us understand and improve the performance of our Site.

Service.

• Umami Analytics We use Umami to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Umami is a privacy-focused analytics tool and, according to its documentation, does not use cookies. It tracks data anonymously through a small script.

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Google/Discord When you use these services for authentication, they may set cookies to maintain your login status and preferences.
• Cloudinary Used for image delivery and optimization. May use session cookies for load balancing or to ensure the correct content is delivered efficiently.

D. Payment Processing Cookies (Third-Party)

These cookies are set by our payment processor, Stripe, to facilitate transactions, manage subscriptions, and ensure payment security.

• Stripe Stripe uses cookies to remember a customer's payment methods, prevent fraud, and provide their services on the Site.

E. Email Service Cookies (Third-Party)

We use Postmark for transactional emails. While the emails themselves don't place cookies on your browser, Postmark may use tracking pixels (a similar technology) to confirm if an email was opened.

• Postmark Uses small tracking pixels within emails to measure open rates and link click activity to improve email deliverability and service quality.

4. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

• Cookie Preference Center: When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This should allow you to specifically consent to or reject Analytical and Functionality cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link located in the Site footer.
• Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies. However, please be aware that if you choose to refuse cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our Site.
• Third-Party Opt-Outs: You can specifically opt-out of some third-party tracking by visiting the websites of the third-party services you wish to opt-out of.

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

6. Where can I get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at: [email protected]