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Last updated March 2026
About this policy
This policy explains how RaceShots, operated by AllansonMedia, uses cookies on raceshots.co.uk. It is provided in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly and to provide information to the site operator. Some cookies are essential for a site to function, while others are used for analytics or advertising purposes.
Cookies we use
RaceShots uses strictly necessary cookies only. These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not track you for advertising or marketing purposes, and they do not require your consent under PECR.
Cookie details
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| __clerk_db_jwt | Used by Clerk to maintain your signed-in session securely | Session | Strictly necessary |
| __session | Used by Clerk to identify your authenticated session | Session | Strictly necessary |
| __client_uat | Used by Clerk to detect whether a user is signed in | Session | Strictly necessary |
| csrf_token | Used to protect form submissions from cross-site request forgery attacks | 1 hour | Strictly necessary |
Cookies we do not use
RaceShots does not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, social media cookies, or any third-party analytics cookies that identify individual users. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tools. Vercel Analytics, which we use to measure aggregate page traffic, does not use cookies and does not track individuals.
Why we do not show a consent banner
Under PECR, a cookie consent banner is only required for cookies that are not strictly necessary — for example, analytics or advertising cookies. Because RaceShots only uses strictly necessary cookies, we are not required to obtain your consent before setting them. This is consistent with guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from signing in or completing a purchase. For guidance on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date. Continued use of raceshots.co.uk after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].