Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2, 2026 | Effective date: May 2, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how WHEELCHAIR RACER by AbleWorks Digital ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website (www.wheelchairracer.com). We are committed to being transparent about our use of these technologies and giving you meaningful choices about them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files (typically 4KB) that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are stored by your browser and are sent back to the website each time you visit. Cookies contain information about your browsing activity and preferences.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit our Website, we may place cookies on your device. When you return to our Website, we can recognize you and customize your experience based on information stored in those cookies. This improves your browsing experience and helps us understand how our Website is used.
2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies: Set by our Website directly and can only be read by us.
Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense) embedded on our Website and can be read by those services.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and provide basic services. They enable core functionality such as security, navigation, and session management.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, CSRF protection
Duration: Typically expire when you close your browser
Opt-out: These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting Website functionality. However, you can clear them by clearing your browser's cookie cache.
3.2 Functionality/Preference Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your choices and preferences to enhance your experience.
What we store:
- Font size preference (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)
- Contrast setting (Normal, High Contrast)
- Theme selection (Slate, Paper, Electric, Forest)
Storage method: Browser's localStorage (not sent to servers)
Duration: Persistent (until you clear your browser data)
Opt-out: You can disable these by adjusting browser settings or clearing your cache
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Purpose: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website, track page views, and analyze user behavior. This helps us improve content and functionality.
What we measure:
- Number of visitors and visits
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Traffic sources (organic search, direct, referrals)
- Device types and operating systems
- Geographic location (country, city level)
- User journey and navigation patterns
Cookie names: _ga, _gid, _gat
Duration: _ga (2 years), _gid (24 hours), _gat (1 minute)
Third-party provider: Google LLC
Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
3.4 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Purpose: We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements on our Website. These cookies help deliver personalized ads and measure advertising performance.
What Google AdSense tracks:
- Your browsing history and interests
- Ads you've seen and clicked on
- Websites you've visited
- Content preferences
How it works: Google uses this information to show you ads that may be relevant to your interests. You may see ads for products or services you've previously searched for.
Third-party provider: Google LLC
Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
4. Other Tracking Technologies
4.1 Local Storage
We use browser local storage (not cookies) to remember your accessibility preferences. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
4.2 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Our Website may contain small transparent images called web beacons or pixels used to track certain user activities. These work in conjunction with cookies to measure engagement and conversion rates.
4.3 Log Files
Our servers automatically log information about your visit, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. This helps us monitor Website performance and security.
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept only specific types of cookies
- Be notified when a cookie is being sent
- Delete cookies after closing your browser
- Clear existing cookies
Browser instructions:
5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting your data.
5.3 Advertising Opt-Out
You can manage personalized advertising preferences:
- Google Ad Settings - Control personalized ads from Google
- Network Advertising Initiative - Opt out of multiple ad networks
- Your Online Choices - EU-based opt-out tool
5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may:
- Prevent Website functionality
- Affect site security features
- Require re-logging in frequently
Disabling analytics/advertising cookies will:
- Not affect Website functionality
- Prevent personalized ad delivery
- Prevent us from analyzing Website usage
6. Cookie Consent and Your Rights
By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not consent, you can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies (except essential cookies, which cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality).
6.1 GDPR and ePrivacy Compliance
If you are located in the EU, GDPR and ePrivacy regulations require us to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for Website functionality.
6.2 Changing Your Mind
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. You can also contact us to request deletion of certain cookies.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for recognizing DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but you can always disable cookies through browser settings as described above.
8. Third-Party Services
Our Website uses services from Google (Analytics and AdSense). These services have their own cookie policies and data practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Website indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies, please contact us:
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