1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when visited, where they are stored to be sent back to the same site upon subsequent visits. Cookies allow websites to remember user actions and preferences (such as language, shopping cart, and session state) to provide a seamless browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies Used on Spider Racing
This website exclusively uses the following categories of cookies:
A) Strictly Necessary Technical & Session Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and WooCommerce e-commerce features. Without these cookies, basic services such as shopping cart storage, checkout, and language selection cannot function. They do not require prior consent under applicable EU privacy laws.
woocommerce_cart_hash/woocommerce_items_in_cart: tracks items in the shopping cart across pages (Duration: Session).wp_woocommerce_session_*: contains a unique code for each customer to link cart data in the database (Duration: 2 days).pll_language: remembers the user’s selected browsing language (Italian / English) (Duration: 1 year).
B) Analytics & Statistical Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregated, anonymous traffic data regarding how visitors interact with the Spider Racing catalog (popular products, session duration, navigation funnels). User IP addresses are automatically anonymized (IP masking) prior to processing.
_ga: assigns a randomly generated number to distinguish unique users anonymously (Duration: 2 years)._ga_*: maintains session state and interactions (Duration: 24 hours).
C) Third-Party Embedded Content
Certain pages may feature embedded media or official social links (e.g. YouTube technical videos or Instagram feed). These third-party services may place their own cookies. Refer to their privacy policies:
3. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Users can configure cookie permissions directly in their web browser settings, allowing or blocking cookies entirely or deleting existing records:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Please note: disabling strictly necessary technical cookies may disable the shopping cart and checkout processes on Spider Racing.