This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how UK Horse Racing Non-Runners (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses them, and how you can control or disable them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle personal data.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services operating on that website (“third-party cookies”).
Cookies may be “session cookies”, which are deleted automatically 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
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under UK law.
We use strictly necessary cookies to remember your cookie consent preferences so that you are not asked to accept or decline cookies on every page you visit.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether users encounter error messages. This data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it does not identify individual visitors.
We use analytics cookies to understand how our content is used, to identify areas for improvement, and to measure the effectiveness of changes we make. Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you consent to their use.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as a preference for light or dark display mode) and to provide enhanced features. These cookies are not strictly necessary for the website to operate but improve your browsing experience. Functional cookies are placed only with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party cookies may be set by:
Analytics providers — services that help us measure and analyse website traffic. These providers may set their own cookies to distinguish unique visitors, track sessions, and collect aggregated usage data.
We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural profiling, or retargeting purposes. We do not allow third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our website.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent notice again.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. The following links provide instructions for the most widely used browsers:
Google Chrome — manage cookies in Chrome settings.
Mozilla Firefox — Enhanced Tracking Protection and cookie management.
Safari — manage cookies and website data on Mac.
Microsoft Edge — manage cookies in Edge settings.
Please note that disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. If you block strictly necessary cookies, some features may not work as intended.
Consent and Legal Basis
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies — those required for the basic operation of the website — are exempt from this requirement.
When you accept non-essential cookies through our consent mechanism, your consent is recorded and applies until you withdraw it (by clearing cookies or changing your browser settings) or until the consent period expires.
Data Collected Through Cookies
The data collected through cookies on our website includes: pages viewed, time spent on each page, referring URL, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and approximate geographic location based on IP address. This data is processed as described in our Privacy Policy.
We do not use cookies to collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or financial information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or improvements to our consent mechanisms. When we make changes, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Further Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org, which provide detailed guidance on cookie management across different browsers and devices.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please refer to the contact provisions in our Privacy Policy.