Cookie Policy
By using this site it is assumed that you agree to the way we're using cookies and consent to the technologies storing your data in the ways defined below. If you do not agree to the ways we use cookies, listed below, then please do not use this site.
NON ESSENTIAL
Cookie Name
How it is used
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exp_last_visit
Sets the datetime that the user last visited the site, and is set for both guests and logged in users. If not set, is automatically set to 10 years ago. Affects guests and logged in users.
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exp_tracker
Tracks the last 5 pages viewed by the user, and is used primarily for redirection after logging in etc. Affects guests and logged in users.
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ESSENTIAL
Cookie Name
How it is used
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exp_last_activity
Every time the state is updated (the page reloaded) the last activity is set to the current datetime. Used to determine expiry. This is essential for logged in users, but not for guests - it is set for both.
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exp_sessionid
A uniquely generated ID that corresponds to the session_id column in the exp_session table. Used when cookie and session are set as the session type. Used only for logged in members.
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exp_uniqueid
Matches the unique_id field in the exp_members table. Randomly generated by the functions class at registration. Used only for logged in members.
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exp_userhash
The encrypted password of the currently logged in user. Set if you choose the cookies and session ID method for sessions (cs in your config.) Used only for logged in members.
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exp_anon
A flag set by the user to determine if they are listed in the online users.
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exp_expiration
Determines the length of the session for a logged in user. There are two options for this cookie: if the user has selected remember me then it is set to 1 year, and if not then it's set to the datetime that the user logged in. Used only for logged in members.
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GOOGLE ANALYTICS COOKIES
Google Analytics sets first party cookies via a piece of JavaScript code which must be added to every page that site owners want to track. It sets four cookies automatically, and a fifth via opt-in (this relates to sharing information about your traffic with Google).Globally and in the European Union member states Google sets the following cookies:
Cookie Name
How it's used
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__utma Cookie
A persistent cookie - remains on a computer, unless it expires or the cookie cache is cleared. It tracks visitors. Metrics associated with the Google __utma cookie include: first visit (unique visit), last visit (returning visit). This also includes Days and Visits to purchase calculations which afford ecommerce websites with data intelligence around purchasing sales funnels.
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__utmb Cookie& __utmc Cookie
These cookies work in tandem to calculate visit length. Google __utmb cookie demarks the exact arrival time, then Google __utmc registers the precise exit time of the user.Because __utmb counts entrance visits, it is a session cookie, and expires at the end of the session, e.g. when the user leaves the page. A timestamp of 30 minutes must pass before Google cookie __utmc expires. Given__utmc cannot tell if a browser or website session ends. Therefore, if no new page view is recorded in 30 minutes the cookie is expired.This is a standard 'grace period' in web analytics. Ominture and WebTrends among many others follow the same procedure.
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__utmz Cookie
Cookie __utmz monitors the HTTP Referrer and notes where a visitor arrived from, with the referrer siloed into type (Search engine (organic or cpc), direct, social and unaccounted). From the HTTP Referrer the __utmz Cookie also registers, what keyword generated the visit plus geolocation data.This cookie lasts six months. In tracking terms this Cookie is perhaps the most important as it will tell you about your traffic and help with conversion information such as what source / medium / keyword to attribute for a Goal Conversion.
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__utmv Cookie
Google __utmv Cookie lasts "forever". It is a persistant cookie. It is used for segmentation, data experimentation and the __utmv works hand in hand with the __utmz cookie to improve cookie targeting capabilities.
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GENERIC COOKIES
These cookies are cookies we use to control certain aspects of our code that stand alone from the CMS system
Cookie Name
How it's used
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tbs_cookieAccept
This cookie controls the cookie bar that appears if you've yet to agree to the cookie policy. Once you click on 'Hide This Bar', we store the value 'true' in this cookie, so that the next time you load a page, we can hide the bar from view. This cookie lasts for a year, or until the cookie policy is updated and action is required from the user once more.
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