Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how The Motoring Club uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To keep you signed in as you navigate our site
• Security: To protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Functionality: To enable essential website features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and session management
• Security features
• Basic website functionality

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and to comply with legal obligations.

3.2 Stripe Cookies

When you make a payment, Stripe (our payment processor) may set cookies for:

• Fraud detection and prevention
• Secure payment processing
• Payment session management

For more information, see Stripe's Cookie Policy.

4. Cookies We Do NOT Use

The Motoring Club does NOT use:

• Advertising cookies: We do not serve ads or use advertising networks
• Analytics cookies: We do not track detailed user behavior or use Google Analytics
• Social media cookies: We do not embed social media tracking pixels
• Third-party marketing cookies: We do not allow third-party marketing trackers

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using core features of our website, including signing in and making payments.

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Since we do not use tracking cookies for advertising or analytics, DNT signals do not change our behavior.

7. Data Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Our essential authentication cookies typically expire after 30 days of inactivity.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to rectification
• The right to erasure
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: