RaceCrewMedia News

Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 26, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how RaceCrewMedia (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on RaceCrewMedia News (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Where required by law, we ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time using Cookie settings in the site footer (provided by our consent partner, CookieChimp).

What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also refer to “similar technologies” such as local storage, session storage, pixels, and server-side tags that perform comparable functions—for example remembering preferences or measuring how content is used.

How we use cookies on this Site

We group cookies and similar tools into the categories below. Not every visitor will receive every cookie; what loads depends on your consent choices, whether you are signed in, and how the Site is configured.

Strictly necessary (essential)

These are required for the Site to function and generally cannot be switched off in our consent tool.

  • Session and security. For example, our session cookie (rcm_news_session) helps keep you signed in to an optional account, supports CSRF protection on forms, and maintains basic session state. It is typically deleted when you close your browser (session cookie).
  • Consent storage. CookieChimp and related scripts may store your cookie preferences so we do not ask on every page view.

Analytics (optional, consent-based where required)

These help us understand aggregate traffic and improve the Site. They are only loaded when enabled in site settings and, where applicable, when you consent through CookieChimp.

  • Plausible Analytics (if configured)—privacy-oriented, aggregate page statistics; see Plausible’s privacy policy.
  • Google Analytics (if configured)—aggregate measurement via Google tags; see Google’s privacy policy and Google Analytics opt-out.
  • Internal readership metrics (if enabled by us)—first-party counters for articles, galleries, magazine issues, or race-weekend live pages (for example daily view totals and summary referrer data). These do not rely on third-party ad cookies.

Advertising (optional, consent-based where required)

When we show ads, partners may set cookies or use similar identifiers to deliver ads, measure performance, limit repetition, and—in some cases—personalize ads based on activity across sites.

  • Google AdSense / Google ad services (if configured)—see How Google uses cookies in advertising and Google Ads Settings.
  • First-party ad measurement. Our Site may send small measurement requests (for example via ad-event.php and in-page scripts) to record aggregate delivery and viewability of ad placements. These requests are tied to slot and campaign identifiers, not to sell your personal information, and may not always use traditional cookies.
  • House and sponsor placements. Custom sponsor or HTML ads may not set third-party cookies, but clicks may be routed through our ad-click.php redirect for aggregate click counting.

You can also use industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.

Embedded content and third-party checkout

Articles may embed players (for example YouTube) that set their own cookies when you interact with them. Our on-site Shop may link to or embed checkout flows operated by Fourthwall; purchases are subject to Fourthwall’s terms and cookies when you complete checkout on their domain. We do not control third-party cookies on those services.

Cookie duration

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them. Retention periods for analytics and advertising cookies are set by each provider; consult their policies for details.

How to manage cookies

  • On this Site: Use Cookie settings in the footer to open CookieChimp preferences.
  • Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may prevent sign-in or form submissions from working.
  • Industry opt-outs: See the advertising links above for partner-specific controls.

Do Not Track

Browsers may send “Do Not Track” signals. There is no single industry standard for responding to them. We rely on consent tools and the choices described in our Privacy Policy.

Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add features, partners, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do.

Contact

Questions about cookies: Contact Us.