About cookies
Cookies are text files that identify your computer to our server and provide us with information about what you do on the web site.
How we use cookies
Cookies are used by us in order to make the website work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information about website use.
In particular we use cookies in a variety of ways for example:
- To deliver services that you have chosen.
- To remember information about you, so you don’t have to provide it to us again.
- To help us better understand how you are using our services.
You can find out more about managing cookies at this web site.
Different types of cookies used
First party cookies
These cookies are set by our website, and only that website can read them.
Third-party cookies
These cookies are not set by us. We have no control over third-party cookies – you can turn them off, but not through us.
Session cookies
These cookies last as long as your online session and disappear from your computer or device when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies
These cookies stay on your computer or device after your browser has been closed and last for a time specified in the cookie.
Functional and Performance cookies
These cookies let you use different parts of the website. Without them, services that you have asked may not be fully provided.
Analytical cookies
These cookies are used by us to analyse how our sites are used and how they are performing. For example, we use cookies from Google Analytics to obtain web analytics and intelligence about our site.
Cross-device tracking
Your browsing activity may be tracked across different websites and different devices or apps.
Cookies we use
The list below explains the type of cookies we use, why we use them and how long they last. From time to time these could change and we will review regularly.
| Cookie _ga Domain .scoronline.co.uk Description The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. Duration 1 year 1 month 4 days Type Analytics Cookie _gid Domain .scoronline.co.uk Description Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website’s performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Duration 1 day Type Analytics Cookie _gat_UA-* Domain .scoronline.co.uk Description Google Analytics sets this cookie for user behaviour tracking. Duration 1 minute Type Analytics Cookie _ga_* Domain .scoronline.co.uk Description Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. Duration 1 year 1 month 4 days Type Analytics Cookie _ga_* Domain .scoronline.co.uk Description Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. Duration 1 year 1 month 4 days Type Analytics Cookie wpEmojiSettingsSupports Domain scoronline.co.uk Description WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user’s browser can display emojis properly. Duration session Type Necessary |
Consent
We will obtain consent from you to use analytical cookies. Consent will be obtained from you when you first enter our website.
Browser settings
You can prevent your browsing from being tracked generally by adjusting your browser settings, browsing in ‘private mode’ or using browser add-ons.
You can find out how to do this by visiting the relevant support page for your browser, or by using the help function on your browser.
Other tracking technologies
Some sites use things like web beacons, clear GIFs, page tags and web bugs to understand how people are using them and to target advertising to them.
They usually take the form of a small, transparent image that is embedded in a web page or email. They work with cookies and capture data like your IP address, when you viewed the page or email, what device you were using and where you were.
Contact us
For further information please contact DPO@ukfinance.org.uk.
Last Update: September 2024