Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how IronRespawn (operated by IronRespawn Media Pty Ltd, ABN 12 345 678 901) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on ironrespawn.pro (the "Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on ironrespawn.pro for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They include:

• ir_cookies_accepted — Stores your cookie consent preference (accept/decline). Duration: 1 year. Purpose: Remembers whether you have accepted or declined our cookie banner so it does not appear on every page visit.
• Session cookies — Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain your session while navigating the Site.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to improve the Site's content and user experience.

• _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and track site usage. Duration: 2 years. Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, referring source, device type.
• _gid — Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
• _gat — Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences across visits.

• ir_theme — Stores your display preference (if applicable). Duration: 1 year.
• ir_last_visit — Records the date of your last visit to help us show you relevant new content. Duration: 6 months.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. They include:

• Social media sharing buttons — If you interact with social sharing buttons (Twitter/X, Discord, YouTube), those platforms may set cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.
• Embedded video content — If we embed video content from YouTube or Twitch, those platforms may set cookies when you interact with the embedded player.

3. Cookie Summary Table

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

4.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit ironrespawn.pro, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage (the key is ir_cookies_accepted).

4.2 Browser Settings

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

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage to store your cookie consent preference. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear localStorage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browser data.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: IronRespawn Media Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Online: Contact Form