1. Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how Group 1 Media Pty Ltd (ACN 695 522 966) ("Racing Life", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website racinglife.com.au ("Website").
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time by managing your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies: Cookies set directly by Racing Life.
- Third-party cookies: Cookies set by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers, ad networks).
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage may also be used and are covered by this policy.
3. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session token, CSRF protection, cookie consent preference | Required for the Website to function. These cannot be disabled. They enable core features like account authentication, security, and remembering your cookie preferences. |
| Analytics | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) | Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website: which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and where they come from. This helps us improve our content and user experience. |
| Preferences | Language, theme, followed horses/trainers | Remember your settings and preferences so you don't have to re-enter them on each visit. These make your experience more personalised. |
| Marketing & Advertising | Google AdSense, affiliate tracking pixels | Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track clicks to affiliate partner websites for commission purposes. These may be set by us or by our advertising partners. |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These services include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish unique users and collect information about how our Website is used. Data is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google's use of data is governed by their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website and other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Affiliate Partners
When you click on bookmaker or affiliate links, tracking pixels or cookies may be set by those third parties to attribute the referral to Racing Life. This is how we earn commission to fund our editorial operation. The data collected by affiliates is governed by their respective privacy policies.
5. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies have been set and delete them individually
- Block all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-specific instructions:
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. Some features (such as saving your preferences and staying logged in) require cookies to work correctly.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.
Your consent preferences are stored in a strictly necessary cookie so we can remember your choice on future visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing this cookie from your browser or contacting us directly.
We obtain consent in accordance with the requirements of applicable Australian privacy law and international best practices.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page or by posting a notice on our Website.
Continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
