Strictly necessary
These are essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously such as page navigation. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this website. For all other types of cookies, we require your permission.
The strictly necessary cookies in use on this website are detailed below:
|
Name of Cookie |
Purpose & Type |
Strictly Necessary |
|
CookieControl |
Enables use of the cookie acceptance pop up on the website and settings to be remembered. |
Yes |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | This cookie is necessary for site functionality. It stores a unique identifier for each visit to retain session state across multiple pages. This cookie is essential for Modern.Gov to work and expires when the user exits the browser. | Yes |
| _mglogon_ | This cookie is necessary for site functionality. It stores a unique identifier for each visit to retain session state across multiple pages. This cookie is essential for Modern.Gov to work and expires when the user exits the browser. | Yes |
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how you use our website. Google Analytics stores information about:
- the pages you visit
- how long you spend on each page
- how you got to the site
- what you click on while you’re visiting the site
|
Name |
Duration |
Purpose |
|
_ga |
2 years |
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the web site |
|
_gat |
1 minute |
Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate |
|
_gid |
24 hours |
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the web site |
| _utma | 2 years | Keeps track of the number of times a visitor has been to the site pertaining to the cookie |
| _utmb | 30 minutes | Used to calculate how long a visit takes |
| _utmc | on browser close | Used to calculate how long a visit takes |
| _utmz | 6 months | Randomly generated number and information on how the site was reached (for example directly, or by a link or search) |