Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 24, 2026
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, improve efficiency, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by us ("first-party") or by third-party services we use.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration | Essential? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mrc_session | First-party, httpOnly | User authentication — keeps you logged in securely | 30 days | Yes |
| mrc_csrf | First-party | CSRF protection — prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Yes |
| mrc_language | First-party | Remembers your language preference across visits | 1 year | Yes |
| mrc_cookie_consent | First-party | Stores your cookie consent choices so we don't ask every time | 1 year | Yes |
| Vercel Analytics | First-party | Measures page views and platform performance | Per Vercel policy | No — requires consent |
| Vercel Speed Insights | First-party | Monitors Core Web Vitals to help us improve load times | Per Vercel policy | No — requires consent |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Third-party | Bot detection — protects forms and sign-up flows from automated abuse | Session | Yes |
3. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for our platform to function. They enable core features such as authentication, security, and language preferences. You cannot opt out of essential cookies while continuing to use the platform.
Non-essential cookies (Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights) are only activated if you provide consent via our cookie banner. These cookies help us understand how our platform is used and improve performance, but are not required for you to use the platform.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings banner available at the bottom of our website. Clicking "Manage Cookies" will allow you to withdraw or grant consent for non-essential cookies.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using key features of the platform. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on managing cookies.
For Cloudflare Turnstile (bot detection), this is a security-essential service. For more information on how Cloudflare handles data, visit cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
5. Third-Party Services
We use Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection. Cloudflare may set cookies or use similar technologies as part of this service. Vercel (our hosting provider) may also process usage data through Analytics and Speed Insights when you have consented. These third parties have their own privacy policies which govern their use of data. We encourage you to review them.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date below and, where required, by requesting fresh consent.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@mixedracecommunity.com. You can also manage your cookie preferences using our .