Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login details, and other information to improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Horsing Race uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • Age verification status to comply with legal requirements
  • Basic website functionality and navigation
  • Security features to protect against malicious activity
  • Session management for user interactions

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. They help us:

  • Count the number of visitors to our website
  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
  • Improve our website's performance and content

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience:

  • Language and region preferences
  • Display settings and layout preferences
  • Previous search queries and favorite content
  • Customized content recommendations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our website. We use first-party cookies for:

  • Website functionality and user preferences
  • Age verification compliance
  • Basic analytics and performance monitoring
  • Security and fraud prevention

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by external services we use on our website, including:

  • Analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage
  • Content delivery networks to improve website performance
  • Social media platforms for sharing functionality
  • External fonts and styling resources

4. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

4.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies for:

  • Maintaining your session while browsing our website
  • Storing temporary preferences during your visit
  • Security features to protect your browsing session

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies for:

  • Remembering your age verification status
  • Storing your website preferences between visits
  • Analytics to understand long-term user behavior patterns

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

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

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block some or all cookies
  • Set preferences for accepting cookies from different websites

5.2 Important Note About Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function properly without them. Specifically:

  • Age verification may need to be repeated on each visit
  • Your preferences and settings may not be saved
  • Some interactive features may not work correctly
  • Website performance may be reduced

6. Age Verification Cookies

In compliance with US laws regarding gambling-related content, we use cookies to store your age verification status. This cookie:

  • Stores only a verification flag (no personal information)
  • Prevents repeated age verification prompts
  • Expires after a reasonable period for security
  • Is essential for legal compliance and cannot be disabled

7. Third-Party Services and Their Cookies

7.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics cookies collect anonymous information about:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How users navigate through our website
  • Geographic location (country/region level only)
  • Device and browser information

7.2 Content Delivery Networks

We use CDNs to deliver fonts, icons, and other resources efficiently. These services may set cookies for:

  • Optimizing content delivery speed
  • Load balancing across servers
  • Security and DDoS protection

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the effective date at the top of this policy
  • Notify users of significant changes through our website
  • Provide clear information about new cookie uses

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@horsingrace.com
Website: horsingrace.com

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what cookies are being used on our website
  • Control your cookie preferences through browser settings
  • Request information about cookies we use
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies (where applicable)

11. Legal Compliance

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection legislation. Our use of cookies for age verification is essential for compliance with US gambling advertising laws.