Cookies
This services uses cookies – cookies are small files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. We use 2 types of cookies on this site:
- essential cookies - these are strictly necessary
- optional cookies - these are used to measure your use of the service
You can learn more about cookies and how to manage them on the website for the Information Commissioner's Office.
Essential cookies (strictly necessary)
We need to collect these cookies in order for the service to work.
Introductory cookie message
You may see a pop-up welcome message when you first visit. A cookie is stored so that your computer knows you've seen it and knows not to show it again.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| seen_cookie_message | Saves a message to let us know that you've seen our cookie message | In 12 months |
| cookie_policy | Saves a message to let us know that you've accepted or rejected cookies | In 12 months |
Other essential cookies
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| authentication | Captures which user is signed in to the service | After 30 minutes of inactivity |
| anti-forgery | Prevents forgery attacks from other websites - this helps to keep your information secure | When session ends |
Optional cookies
We use Google Analytics software to understand how people use this service. We do this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of its users and to help us make improvements.
We do not collect or store your personal information (for example your name or address) so this information cannot be used to identify who you are.
We do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data.
Google Analytics stores information about:
- the pages you visit
- how long you spend on each page
- how you arrived at the site
- what you click on while you visit the site
- the device and browser you use
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Helps us to count how many people use the service by tracking if you've visited before | In 2 years |
| _ga_28HJ2C1M2C | Helps us to count how many people use the service by tracking if you've visited before | In 2 years |