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What is a cookie?
A cookie is a simple text file that is stored on a user’s computer (or mobile device) that is created when a user visits a website using a program called a browser (for example Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari).
A cookie isn't a program itself and doesn't actively do anything on a user's computer. A cookie cannot be used to identify a user personally but they do contribute to improving a user's experience of a website.
A cookie simply allows the website to read the contents of the cookie text file. The text file itself simply contains a unique identifier code; the site name and some digits and numbers.
Why are cookies used?
Most websites will use cookies in order to improve the user experience by enabling the website to ‘remember’ the user, either for the duration of the visit or for repeat visits.
Cookies do lots of different jobs, such as:
What cookies are used by this site?
Cookies are set by this website (first party cookies) but may also be set by other websites (e.g. You Tube) that run content on the website’s pages (third party cookies).
Cookies can be set to remember a visitor for the duration of their visit (session cookies) or to remember a visitor for repeat visits (persistent cookies).
Here are the standard cookies used by this website:
First Party Cookies
Cookie Name |
Issued by |
Cookie type / purpose |
Duration |
ASPSESSIONID* |
this website |
Identification. These cookies identify a user, making it easier for them to use the dynamic features of the site without having to provide the same information again as they move from one page to another. |
Non-persistent ‘session’ cookie (until the website browser is closed). |
Analytics __utma |
this website |
Performance: to measure and improve site quality through analysis of visitor behaviour. |
Persistent: 2 years from when set or updated. |
Analytics __utmb __utmc |
this website
|
Performance: These cookies are used to record how long a visitor remains on the site. Used to measure and improve site quality through analysis of visitor behaviour. |
Session (until the website browser is closed). |
Analytics __utmz |
this website |
Performance: This cookie is used to record where a visitor came from - e.g. search engine traffic, ad campaigns and page navigation. Used to measure and improve site quality through analysis of visitor behaviour. |
Persistent: 6 months from when set or updated. |
Third party Cookies
Cookie Name |
Issued by |
Cookie type / purpose |
Duration |
ASPSESSIONID |
sharedjs.nmspace.net |
These cookies identify a user, making it easier for them to use the dynamic features of the site without having to provide the same information again as they move from one page to another. |
Session (until the website browser is closed). |
Datrlu |
facebook.com |
Facebook use cookies so they know who you are so we they show content that’s most relevant to you, including features, products, and ads. |
Persistent: 2 years from when set or updated. |
locale |
facebook.com |
These help Facebook provide a localized experience. |
Persistent: 5 days from when set or updated. |
guest_id |
Twitter.com |
Twitter may use both session cookies and persistent cookies to better understand how the user interact with their Services. |
Persistent: 2 years from when set or updated. |
VISITOR_INFO1_LI |
Youtube.com |
Is created if a Youtube video is embedded on a page. |
Persistent: 1 year from when set or updated. |
use_hitbox |
Youtube.com |
When the user plays the videos on the site. |
Session (until the website browser is closed). |
PREF |
Youtube.com |
Occasionally set. The nature of Youtube cookies is dependent upon the privacy settings of the videos themselves in Youtube.
Full details of Youtube cookies policy here: |
Persistent: 10 years from when set or updated. |
How do I disable cookies?
Each browser has different settings which allow a user to adjust their particular cookie permissions