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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_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.

Third Party Cookies

🍪 Third-Party Cookie Details

AnswerMe uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, security, and performance. Some of these cookies are placed by third-party services that we use to operate and enhance our platform.

What Are Third-Party Cookies?

Third-party cookies are cookies set by services other than AnswerMe. These services may collect limited information to provide functionality such as analytics, security, or embedded features.

Third-Party Services We May Use

AnswerMe may use trusted third-party providers for purposes such as:

  • Analytics (to understand how users interact with the platform)

  • Security & fraud prevention

  • Performance optimization

  • Embedded content (such as videos or external resources)

  • Authentication or verification services

These third parties may place cookies on your device to perform their services.

Information Collected

Third-party cookies may collect information such as:

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • General location (non-precise)

  • Interaction data (clicks, navigation)

This information is typically aggregated and anonymized and does not directly identify you.

How We Use This Information

  • To improve website performance and usability

  • To monitor and prevent abuse or malicious activity

  • To analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • To provide embedded or third-party features

Your Control Over Cookies

You can control or disable cookies at any time through:

  • Your browser settings

  • Cookie consent tools (if available on the site)

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Sharing & Privacy

  • AnswerMe does not sell your personal data.

  • Third-party services are required to follow their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

  • We only work with reputable third-party providers.

Updates to This Policy

We may update our Third-Party Cookie Details from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or third-party services, please contact us through the support section of AnswerMe.

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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 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.