Use of cookies on this platform
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded onto your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. Many websites use cookies. They can do useful things, such as recognising that you are logged-in, or counting the number of people looking at a website. This can help in providing an effective website experience and relevant content.
The rules on cookies are covered by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). PECR also covers the use of similar technologies for storing or accessing information. This platform makes use of several essential cookies.
Essential cookies
These cookies are essential to enable the website to work correctly. You can only deactivate them by changing your browser preferences.
Login cookies
If you login, we set a cookie so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to login again every time you visit a new page.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Provider | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| SimpleSAMLAuthToken | Token for the current user’s login session | Site URL | Deleted when the browser closes |
| SimpleSAMLSessionID | ID of the current user’s session | Site URL | Deleted when the browser closes |
| SSESS[random identifier] | Drupal session identifier - used to distinguish authenticated user sessions | Site URL | 8 hours |
Disabling cookies
It is possible to prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Be aware that doing this may affect the functionality of other websites that you visit. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) provides information on browser controls and where to find instructions for controlling cookies in different browsers. Please see the section on browser cookie settings at the end of the Cookies page on the ICO website.
Contact
If you have any queries or concerns about the use of cookies on this website, please contact our Fresco Service team.