Cookie Policy
This policy explains how cookies are used on this independent editorial review site and what choices you have.
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This document explains how cookies and similar browser storage are used on fpmabrokerau.com. The site is an independent editorial resource that publishes reviews and commentary about the broker FP Markets for readers in Australia. It is written and maintained by an editorial team, not by the broker.
The site is not the broker. It is not affiliated with the broker, and it does not provide financial services, open accounts, accept deposits, or offer investment advice. Nothing on the site is a recommendation to trade or to open an account with any firm.
This policy covers only the cookies set by this website and the choices you have over them. It does not cover cookies set by other websites you may visit, including the broker's own site, and it does not cover how any third party handles your data outside this site. If you follow a link away from here, the cookie policy of the destination site applies.
We keep this document short and practical. If anything here is unclear, you can raise a question through the contact form on this site.
What is a cookie, exactly?
A cookie is a small text file that a website asks your browser to store on your device. It contains a name, a value, and some technical details such as when it expires and which site it belongs to. When you return to the site, or move between its pages, the browser sends the relevant cookie back so the site can recognise your browser session.
Cookies are not programs. They cannot run code, install software, or read other files on your device. They are simply notes that help a site remember something between one page load and the next, such as the fact that you have already dismissed a notice or chosen a cookie preference.
Some cookies are set by the site you are visiting directly. Others are set by services the site uses, and those are usually described as third-party cookies. Similar technologies, such as local storage in your browser, work in comparable ways, and this policy treats them in the same spirit.
Which cookies are strictly necessary, and how long do they live?
Strictly necessary cookies are the ones that make the site work. They handle basic functions such as serving pages correctly, keeping the site secure, remembering your cookie choices, and balancing traffic so the site stays available. These cookies do not track you across other websites and are not used to build a profile of your interests.
Most of these are session cookies. They exist only while your browser is open and are removed when you close the tab or the browser. A smaller number are persistent, which means they stay on your device for a set period after you leave. The cookie preference you set here is one of these, because the site needs to remember your choice the next time you visit. It typically lasts for several months, after which your browser removes it automatically.
Because these cookies are needed for the site to function, they are set when you use it. They do not require your consent, and refusing them is not really possible while still using the site. You can block them in your browser, but see the section below for what that means in practice.
What about measurement and analytics cookies, and how long do those last?
Measurement and analytics cookies help the editorial team understand how the site is used. They record things like which pages are read, how visitors arrive at the site, how long they stay, and which links are clicked. This information is used in aggregate to decide what to improve, what to update, and what to leave alone. It is not used to identify you personally.
These cookies are optional. They are set only if you agree to them through the cookie notice or the settings on the site, and you can withdraw that agreement at any time. The exact lifetime varies by cookie: some last only for the current visit, while others remain for a set period of up to around a year so that returning visits can be counted without duplication.
If you decline, the site still works. You will simply be counted less, or not at all, and the editorial team will have less information to work with when judging which parts of the site are useful to readers.
How do I control cookies in my browser, and what breaks if I refuse them?
Every major browser lets you view, delete, and block cookies through its settings, usually under a privacy or security heading. You can also set the browser to clear cookies each time you close it, or to warn you before a cookie is stored. These controls apply to all websites, not just this one, so it is worth checking what your current settings allow.
If you refuse optional measurement cookies, the effect is limited: the site continues to load and read normally, but the editorial team sees less about how pages are used. If you block strictly necessary cookies as well, some things will stop working properly. Your cookie preference may not be remembered, so you could be asked again on each visit, and certain security or traffic-management features may not function as intended. In rare cases the site may behave unpredictably.
If you change your mind, you can adjust your choice on this site or clear the stored cookies in your browser and set a new preference. Questions about this policy can be sent through the contact form on this site.
