Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) 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.

This Cookie Policy explains how ironvelocitys.info ("Iron Velocity", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://ironvelocitys.info.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

• iv_cookies — Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 12 months. Provider: ironvelocitys.info.
• Session cookies — Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain your session as you navigate the site.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the website's performance and content.

• _ga — Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
• _ga_* — Google Analytics cookie used to persist session state. Duration: 2 years.
• _gid — Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.

Analytics cookies are only set if you accept cookies via our cookie banner.

2.3 Functional Cookies

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

• iv_theme — Stores your display preference. Duration: 6 months. Provider: ironvelocitys.info.

2.4 Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage API to store your cookie consent preference (iv_cookies). This data remains on your device until you clear your browser storage.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• To remember your cookie consent choices
• To analyse website traffic and understand visitor behaviour
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To ensure the security and integrity of the website

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics — Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google may use the data collected to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not control the cookies set by third parties. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit ironvelocitys.info, you will see a cookie banner at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that time. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and revisiting the site.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for common browsers:

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

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of ironvelocitys.info and other websites you visit.

5.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

The specific duration of each cookie we use is detailed in Section 2 above.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and ironvelocitys.info does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

8. 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 notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Iron Velocity, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

For general privacy enquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy.