Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Race Genie ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website race-genie.com (the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

2.1 Types of Cookies

Cookies can be classified in several ways:

• 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 manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our website domain
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings:

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements (only with your consent):

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content
• Security: To protect against fraud and ensure website security
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness (with your consent)

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for the following services:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.2 Social Media Platforms

We may use social media plugins that allow these platforms to collect information about your visits to our website:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• YouTube

5.3 Advertising Partners

With your consent, we may work with advertising partners who use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 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
• Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Changing Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using your browser's cookie management tools
• Contacting us directly

6.3 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (this may affect website functionality)

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Loss of website functionality
• Inability to maintain secure sessions
• Reduced security features

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies means we cannot:

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve our content based on user behavior
• Measure the effectiveness of our website

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies means:

• You may see less relevant advertisements
• We cannot measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• Retargeting campaigns will not work

8. Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device or app, similar tracking technologies may be used. You can control these through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may transfer cookie data to countries outside of Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification (if you've subscribed to our newsletter)

12. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to be informed about cookie usage
• Right to consent to non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to access information collected through cookies
• Right to request deletion of cookie data

13. Contact Information

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

14. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

• Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices Canada