Cookie Policy
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how UK Horse Racing Results uses them, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle personal data.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve performance and to provide information to site operators. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded in the page (third-party cookies).
Cookies may be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
How We Use Cookies
UK Horse Racing Results uses cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas and cookie consent management. The site cannot operate properly without them. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and are set without requiring your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about which pages are visited, how long users spend on the site, and how they navigate between pages. The data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. We use this information to improve the structure, content and performance of our website.
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent. If you decline analytics cookies, our ability to monitor and improve the site is reduced, but the site will continue to function normally.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember preferences you set, such as your cookie consent choice and any display preferences. They help provide a more personalised experience. Functionality cookies are only set with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to analyse traffic and understand usage. These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We ensure that any third-party processors we engage comply with applicable data protection legislation.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies or social media tracking cookies. We do not allow third parties to place cookies on our site for their own advertising purposes.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie management tool available on our site.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage and delete cookies. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie management tool, as the site requires them to function.
Cookie Lifespan
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies used on this site have the following typical lifespans:
- Cookie consent preferences: 12 months.
- Analytics cookies: up to 24 months, depending on the analytics provider.
- Functionality cookies: up to 12 months.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and PECR, you have the right to decline non-essential cookies and to withdraw your consent at any time. For further details on your data protection rights, including the right of access, rectification and erasure, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
If you have concerns about how cookies are used on this website, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) through their website at ico.org.uk.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory, operational or legal reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.