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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies glpfaq.com uses, and how you can manage them. Last updated: April 29, 2026.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide site owners with information about how their site is used. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored on your device for a set period).
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the forum to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features such as login and session management.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
xf_session | User authentication and login state | Session |
xf_user | Remember Me persistent login | 1 year |
xf_csrf | Security — protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare — bot mitigation | 30 minutes |
__cflb | Cloudflare — load balancing | Session |
Optional Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our forum. Analytics cookies are set only after you accept optional cookies via our cookie consent notice.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users (site-wide identifier) | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Session state and page data for property G-X9EXMHYSF6 | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Google Analytics collects page views, session data, device and browser information, and approximate location. For more information and to opt out, use Google's Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Third-Party Cookies
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Managing Your Cookie Preferences
- Cookie consent notice: When you first visit glpfaq.com, you will see a cookie consent notice. You can accept or decline optional analytics cookies at that time. To reset your preference, clear your browser cookies — the notice will reappear on your next visit.
- Browser settings: All major browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their privacy or security settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or using forum features that require a session.
- Google Analytics opt-out: To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your browsing data across all sites, install Google's opt-out browser add-on.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at [email protected].