Cookie policy
What gets stored in your browser, who puts it there, and how to change your mind whenever you like.
Last updated: 1 August 2026
How consent works here
The first time you arrive you will see a notice with two buttons of equal size: accept or decline. Until you choose, no analytics or third-party script is loaded; declining is exactly as easy as accepting and costs you nothing as a reader.
Your decision is kept in your browser's local storage, not in a cookie that travels to any server, and you can change it from the button at the end of this page or from the “Cookies” link in the footer of any page.
What is stored, exactly
The first two need no consent because they do not track you: they are what lets the site remember a decision you made, inside your own browser.
Essential (no consent required)
| Name | Set by | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| mrg-consent | Madrid Race Guide | Remembers whether you accepted or declined optional cookies, so we do not ask again on every page. | Until you clear it or change your decision |
| leadWidgetDismissedUntil | Madrid Race Guide | Remembers that you closed the newsletter prompt so it stays hidden for a few days. | 7 days |
Optional (only if you accept)
| Name | Set by | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| _clck, _clsk and others from clarity.ms | Microsoft Clarity | Measure in aggregate how the page is used, so we can tell which content works and which loses people halfway. | As documented by Microsoft; the full, current list is on their site |
| Cookies from getyourguide.com | GetYourGuide | Attribute the clicks that leave our pages for their activities platform. | As per GetYourGuide's policy |
| Travel affiliate cookies | Travelpayouts | Attribute bookings made on the flight and accommodation search engines we link to, which is how the site is funded. | As per Travelpayouts' policy |
Change or withdraw your consent
You can withdraw consent at any time, with the same effort it took to give it. As soon as you withdraw it we stop loading the optional scripts.
Cookies already created by a third party are removed from your browser settings, which can also block them in advance across every site.