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Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Depending on your access level and actions on the site, various preference based cookies may be set to enrich your experience. These cookies are used to remember your theme, language and item marking preferences, etc.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required to enable core functionality and can't be rejected.

Essential Cookies

ips4_oauth_authorize

This cookie temporarily stores session data if you use a third party login processor.

ips4_member_id

This cookie stores the member id of the currently logged in member.

ips4_login_key

This cookie is used to save the session identifier.

ips4_clearAutosave

This cookie stores the editor identifiers to truncate the automatically saved content.

ips4_lastSearch

This cookie stores the last search timestamp.

ips4_device_key

This cookie stores the device identifier.

ips4_IPSSessionFront

This cookie contains the ID of your current session.

ips4_loggedIn

This cookie is set after login, it is used by caching mechanisms to identify if you are logged in.

ips4_noCache

This cookie is set when a guest members session requires that the output is not cached / coming from the cache.

ips4_cookie_consent

This cookie stores the cookie consent preferences.

ips4_cookie_consent_optional

This cookie stores the cookie consent opt-in status for guests.

ips4_theme_editor_vars

This cookie stores theme changes while a theme edit is in progress.

ips4_guestTermsDismissed

This cookie is used to identify when the guest terms & conditions bar has been dismissed.

ips4_forumpass_*

These cookies are used to track authentication for password protected forums. There may be multiple cookies with similar names where * is replaced with the forum ID.

ips4_cm_reg

This cookie stores an invoice ID if a purchase is being made during registration

ips4_location

This cookie stores an estimated location of the member, it is used to calculate taxes according to the members region.

ips4_currency

This cookie stores the currency that the member has selected to view the site in.

ips4_guestTransactionKey

This cookie stores a transaction key for a guest member, it is used to identify the guest when viewing a pending transaction.

Optional Cookies

These cookies are not required, but can be enabled to enhance your browsing experience.

Third Party Cookies

Effective Date: 18/10/2025
Last Updated: 15/10/2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)

  • Authentication: Keep yourself logged in.

  • Security: Protect against fraud and abuse

  • Site functionality: Enable core features to work properly

  • Load balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently

Functional Cookies

  • Remember your preferences (language, display settings)

  • Recall your previous actions

  • Personalize content and features

  • Store shopping cart information

Analytics Cookies

  • Understand how visitors use our site

  • Track page views and user journeys

  • Measure performance and identify issues

  • Generate usage statistics

Advertising Cookies

  • Deliver relevant advertisements

  • Measure ad campaign effectiveness

  • Limit how often you see ads

  • Build profiles of your interests

Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device:

Analytics Providers

Advertising Networks

Social Media Platforms

Payment Processors

Content Delivery Networks

Email Services

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

  • Expire when you close your browser

  • Used for immediate functionality

Persistent Cookies

  • Remain on your device for a set period

  • Duration varies from days to years depending on purpose

  • Can be deleted manually at any time

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies

  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies

  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Cookie Preference Center Manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Preference Center [Link to preference center]

Opt-Out Tools

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly

  • Preferences may not be saved

  • Some features may not work properly

  • Content may be less relevant to you

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals. We do not respond to Do Not Track signals at this time.

Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. Check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies?

How do I change my cookie settings?

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.