Cookies - Derby City Council

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Cookies - Derby City Council
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About cookies on this site
This website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyse information on site performance and usage. Learn more about how we use
cookies
.
Cookies
About cookies
Cookies are small text files which identify your computer to our server. They are widely used on the internet to make websites work, or work more efficiently. We send these to your computer for the following reasons:
to tailor the website to your browser
to help us analyse the use of the website
to allow applications on our website to work correctly  - for example, making sure that we know when you have logged on or off and which part of an application you are accessing
to store the preferences you set in the cookie banner.
Change cookie settings for this website
Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit
allaboutcookies.org
.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit the
Google Analytics opt-out tool
.
Our use of cookies
We
will not
use cookies to store any personally identifiable information about you. We will not make any attempt to find out the identities of people visiting our website without their prior permission.
If we want to collect personally identifiable information through our website for example, when you request a service from us, we will tell you beforehand. We will make it clear when we collect this information and will explain what we intend to do with it.
The following sections contain detailed information about the cookies we use on our web pages, with information on their expiry and why they are used.
Google Analytics – used on many of our sites
The following Google Analytics cookies appear on many of our websites. You can choose to opt out of Google Analytics on all websites by using the
Google Analytics opt-out tool
.
Cookie
Name
Purpose
Google Analytics
_ga
_ga_
These cookies are set by Google Analytics. These cookies are used to anonymously track visitor numbers and use of the website. We use the information in the Google Analytics tool to compile reports and help us improve the site.
Further information:
Google Analytics - Privacy Overview
Google Analytics Cookie Usage
Derby City Council website
The following cookies are used on
www.derby.gov.uk
. in addition to Google Analytics.
Cookie(s)
Purpose
cookie_preferences
This cookie is set when you respond to the cookie setting banner in order to save your decision.
_hjid, _hjTLDTest, _hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress, _hjFirstSeen, _hjIncludedInPageviewSample
These cookies are
set by HotJar (analytics) which allows us to collect analytical data on how users interact with our website and decide how we can improve user experience.
myAccount
The following cookies are used on
myaccount.derby.gov.uk
, in addition to Google Analytics.
Cookie
Name
Purpose
Amazon Web Services Application Load Balancer
AWSALB, AWSALBCORS
This cookie is used to direct web requests to the appropriate server, set when a user first visits the website.
Application cookie
APP_LANG
Language used to view site.
Application cookie
AchieveFormsRedirectLink
Used when a user accesses a process that requires a login, via a direct link. The cookie is set when the user arrives on the login page, to ensure that they are redirected back to the original link after login.
Application cookie
product
Used to detect which part of the platform the user is on, and allows for the code to behave slightly differently depending on this.
Application cookie
firmstep2server
Used to direct your request to the appropriate server. No personal information is stored.
Application cookie
firmstep2session
A unique identifier given to you for the duration of your site visit.
It is used to ensure that you and only you are shown information relevant to you.
It contains no personally identifiable information, but is temporarily linked to your user account when you log in.
Application cookie
ASP.Net_SessionId
A unique identifier given to you for the duration of your site visit.
It is used to ensure that you and only you are shown information relevant to you.
It contains no personally identifiable information, but is temporarily linked to your user account if you log in.
Application cookie
PHPSESSID
Used by the PHP web server to identify the unique browsing session. It is required for Forms to work. It expires when the user closes the browser and contains the unique ID for the browsing session.
Application cookie
SESSfsauthsession
This cookie is used by the web server software to identify the unique browsing session. A similar function to PHPSESSID, but for a different part of the server. It contains the same information as PHPSESSID. It is required for Forms to work. It expires when the user closes the browser and ontains the unique ID for the browsing session.
Application cookie
Simple SAMLSessonID
A third session ID cookie. This one for the SAML login protocol. It is generated even if the SAML protocol isn't used, and simply ignored in that case. It is required for Forms to work if using the SAML login protocol.
It expires when the user closes the browser.
Contains the unique ID for the browsing session.
Application cookie
_lastlogin
Used to keep track of usage and to manage caching. It expires when the user closes the browser and contains the epoch number of the last login.
Application cookie
fs2logevents
Only set by explicit user action.
Increases the level of internal debug information kept by the browser.
Application cookie
fs2debug
Only set by explicit user action.
Causes the display of a button to allow the user to submit browser debug information for diagnostics.
Application cookie
fs2diag
Only set by explicit user action.
Causes the display of a toolbar that can submit or display browser debug information.
Application cookie
ui-tabs
Used by the client to maintain tabs state when the user moves between pages.
Application cookie
combined.js and 0.js
Used to indicate minification of some js code on the particular site.
These cookies last for the session.
Application cookie
localtime
Picked up server side to calculate local time from UTC time.
Democracy Portal
The following cookies are used on
democracy.derby.gov.uk
.
Originator
Cookie Name
Type / Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
democracy.derby.gov.uk
.ASPXANONYMOUS
Persistent - 100,000 minutes (approximately  69 days) from last set or update
Contains an identifier allowing the website to identify and manage use by anonymous users.
democracy.derby.gov.uk
ASP.NET_SessionId
End of session
Used internally by the CMIS website software to ensure that the correct content is sent to the correct user’s web browser.
democracy.derby.gov.uk
DateInputMode
Persistent – 100 years from last set or update
Contains a setting allowing the website to tailor the type of date input that should be presented to the browser.
democracy.derby.gov.uk
Language
End of session
Contains a setting allowing the website to tailor the language of the website.
Online payments website
The following cookies are used on
civicaepay.co.uk
.
Originator
Cookie Name
Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
www.civicaepay.co.uk
ASP.NET_SessionId
End of session
It is used internally by the Civica e-pay website software to make sure that when you use this service we are sending you the correct information to your web browser.  The cookie is essential to the provision of this service.
www.civicaepay.co.uk
CookieAccepted
Persistent – 1 year from last set or update
This cookies is used to control the appearance of the cookies information banner.
It is set once the user has accept the statement on the cookie banner. Once expired, or if not present, the user will be presented with the cookie information banner.
Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates Services
The following cookies are used on
revenuesandbenefits.derby.gov.uk/publicaccesslive/selfservice/dashboard.htm
.
Originator
Cookie Name
Type / Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
revenuesandbenefits.derby.gov.uk
JSESSIONID
End of session
It is used internally by the software to make sure that when you use this service we are sending you the correct information to your web browser.  The cookie is essential to the provision of this service.
revenuesandbenefits.derby.gov.uk
UNIQUEREQID
End of session
It is used internally by the software to make sure that when you use this service we are sending you the correct information to your web browser.  The cookie is essential to the provision of this service.
Schools Admissions application
The following cookie is used on
remote.derby.gov.uk/ParentPortal/Live/Website
.
Originator
Cookie Name
Type / Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
remote.derby.gov.uk
ASP.NET_SessionId
End of session
Used internally by the software to ensure that the correct content is sent to the correct user’s web browser.
Job Vacancies provider website
The following cookie is used on
dercili.webitrent.com
.
Originator
Cookie Name
Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
dercili.webitrent.com
ap5ohzoY
End of session
Used by the jobs web pages to ensure that the correct content is sent to the correct user’s web browser.
E-planning application
The following cookie is used on
eplanning.derby.gov.uk
Originator
Cookie Name
Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
eplanning.derby.gov.uk
JSESSIONID
End od session
Used internally by the software to ensure that the correct content is sent to the correct user’s web browser.
Secure forms
The following cookie is in use on the secure forms located on 'https://secure.derby.gov.uk...'.
Originator
Cookie Name
Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
secure.derby.gov.uk
ASP.NET_SessionId
End of session
It is used internally by the forms to ensure that the correct content is sent to the correct user’s web browser.
Benefits Calculator and Freedom of Information applications
The following cookie is used on the Benefits Calculator and
secure.derby.gov.uk/foi/
.
Originator
Cookie Name
Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
www.derby.gov.uk
ASPSESSIONIDCARQDTST
End of session
It is used internally by the system to make sure that when you use this service we are sending you the correct information to your web browser.  The cookie is essential to the provision of this service.
Livewell Derby
The following cookies are used on
www.livewellderby.co.uk
.
Originator
Cookie Name
Type / Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
www.livewellderby.co.uk
OptanonConsent
End of  session
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
www.livewellderby.co.uk
OptanonAlertBoxClosed
End of session
www.livewellderby.co.uk
has_js
End of session
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
www.livewellderby.co.uk
SESS%id%
23 days
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Libraries catalogue
The following cookie is used on
emlib.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/derby
.
Originator
Cookie Name
Type / Expiry Date
Purpose / Further information
emlib.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk
JSESSIONID
End of  session
It is used internally by the Libraries Online Public Access Catalogue website to link the current session to the session state internally, to make sure that when you use this service we are sending you the correct information to your web browser. The cookie is essential to the provision of this service.
My Care Directory
The following cookies are used on
mycare.derby.gov.uk
in addition to those used by Google Analytics:
Name
Purpose
mp-cpa
Set when the user has reviewed the cookie banner and closed it
mp-aca
Stores whether the user has accepted analytic cookies
mp-vca
Stores whether the user has accepted video related cookies
ASP.NET_SessionId
Stores the user's session ID to allow the site to recognise your movement around the site as being from one computer.
Shortlist
Records the services and/or information pages the user has added to their shortlist.
__RequestVerificationToken
Is used on any page where a form is shown and is used to prevent cross site scripting attacks by verifying the form data came from our page
Feedback__
Set when users leave feedback on the site
mp-search-… (e.g. mp-search-serviceType)
Records the user’s advanced search options so that they can be recalled when refining the search or navigating back to the homepage
TEXT-SIZE
Records the user’s preference of text size so that it is persisted between pages and visits to the site.
COLOUR_SCHEME
Records the user’s preference if the colour contrast widget is selected and so it is persisted between pages and visits to the site
ki_s, ki_t, ki_u, ki_r
The “ki_...” cookies are used by CQC on search results pages containing in-page surveys to gather feedback on whether you have found what you’re looking for. These cookies ensure that you do not see a survey you have already completed again
Cookies set by third parties
We sometimes embed video, images or other content from websites such as Vimeo, YouTube, Flickr and X. We may also allow you to share links to content on our site with other websites by the use of 'Share' buttons.
As we have no control over the cookies set by these websites, please look at the relevant third party websites for more information.
Google
Cookie(s)
Purpose
1P_JAR
Used to collect site statistics and track conversion rates.
NID
Contains a unique ID used by Google to store your preferences and other information.
CONSENT
Cookie session.
GRECAPTCHA
Used by reCAPTCHA when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis.
SEARCH_SAMESITE
Used to prevent the browser from sending this cookie along with cross-site requests.
Twitter
Cookie(s)
Purpose
guest_id_marketing
Used in order to optimize the relevance of advertisement on the website.
personalization_id
Used to measure the performance of advertising campaigns through Twitter, across different browsers and devices.
eu_cn
Collects information about the pages viewed by the user in the session.
remember_checked_on
Used to understand if you are logged into a Twitter account during the session.
guest_id_ads, kdt, dnt
This cookie is set due to Twitter integration and sharing capabilities for the social media.
guest_id
Used to track the sharing of the contents on Twitter.
mbox
Used to generate dynamic content in a marketing box on the page.
at_check
Used to check if cookies are enabled/supported on the browser.
_gid
This cookie is installed by Google Analytics and is used to distinguish users.
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Cookies used on the site are categorized into 'necessary' and 'analytical'. You can read about each category and allow or deny some or all of them. You can see a list of cookies assigned to each category and detailed information on the
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page.
Necessary cookies
Some cookies are required to provide core functionality. The website won't function properly without these cookies and they are enabled by default and cannot be disabled.
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies help us improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.