Cookies on Knowledge Base+
We use cookies to store information about how you use the Knowledge Base+ website, such as the pages you visit.
Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them visit AboutCookies.org.
How we use cookies
We use 2 types of cookie.
Cookies that measure website use
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how people are using our site. We do this to monitor and assess usage of the site to check that it meets your needs and what we can do to improve our offer. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking directly.
Google Analytics sets cookies that store anonymised information about:
- How you got to the site
- The pages you visit on Knowledge Base+, and how long you spend on each page
- What you click on while you’re visiting the site
The following cookies are set by Google Analytics:
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | This helps us count how many people visit the site by tracking if you’ve visited before | 2 years |
| _gat_UA-376728-1 | This is used by Google Analytics to ensure its work doesn’t have a big impact on the site’s performance | 1 day |
| _gat_UA-32852294-3 | This is used by Google Analytics to ensure its work doesn’t have a big impact on the site’s performance | 1 minute |
| _gid | This helps us distinguish users | 1 day |
Strictly necessary cookies
These essential cookies are to enable operation of the website.
Website operation
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| JSESSIONID | Used to maintain an anonymous user session by the server | When you close your browser |
Logged in access
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Shibsession_ | Allows the page to provide you with restricted content | When you close your browser |
| _opensaml_req_ss%3Amem%… | This helps provide customisation and personalisation | When you close your browser |
They always need to be on.
Cookie guidance wording adapted from gov.uk, shared under the Open Government Licence.