Cookie policy
Last updated: March 2, 2026
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners. We also use browser local storage for certain preferences, which functions similarly to cookies.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require consent under GDPR.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
session | Signed JWT token that authenticates your session. Contains your user ID and expiry time. Set as httpOnly and secure. | 24 hours (sliding expiry, renewed on each request) | Cookie |
oauth_state | CSRF protection token used during Google OAuth sign-in flow. Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks. | 10 minutes | Cookie |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service. They are only placed after you give consent through the cookie banner.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Vercel | Privacy-friendly website analytics. Collects anonymous page view data without tracking individual users across sites. | Session |
| Vercel Speed Insights | Vercel | Measures page load performance (Core Web Vitals) to help us improve the Service's speed and responsiveness. | Session |
Managing your preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie banner — when you first visit the Service, a cookie banner lets you accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time from the privacy settings in your account.
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from signing in.
- Local storage — we store your cookie consent preference in browser local storage. You can clear this by clearing your browser's site data for raceday.dev.
More information
For details on how we handle your personal data, see our privacy policy. If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].