Cookies
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- 1. Our use of cookies
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2. Cookies set by our website
We limit cookies as much as possible however we do use them when we feel it will lead to improved user experience.
The tables below show what cookies we use, this was last audited on 1 October 2024 using the CIVIC cookie site scanner.
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies help make our website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie name | What the cookie does | How long it lasts (expiry) |
|---|---|---|
| CookieConsent | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| TestCookie | Session cookie designed to test whether a browser is set to accept first party cookies | Session |
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how you use this website (reigate-banstead.gov.uk). We do this to help make sure the site is meeting your needs and to make improvements based on our findings.
Google Analytics stores information about:
- the pages you visit on this website (reigate-banstead.gov.uk)
- the time you spend on each page
- how you got to the site
- what you click on while you’re visiting the site.
Google may retain user and event data for up to 14 months. We don’t collect or store your personal information (for example your name or address) so we can’t identify who you are. We don’t allow Google to use or share our analytics data.
Read Google's overview of privacy and safeguarding data and find out how you can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites.
Google Analytics uses the following cookies on our website:
| Cookie name | What the cookie does | How long it lasts (expiry) |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_# | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | 1 year, 1 month |
| _gat | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | 60 seconds |
| _gid | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | 1 day |
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to help us understand how users interact with the website. We do this using behavioural metrics, heat maps, and session replays provided by Microsoft Clarity to help us improve our website.
In order to do this, Microsoft Clarity uses cookies and related technologies to collect information about the user and their visit to our website.
You can find out more about the cookies Microsoft Clarity uses on their website.
Microsoft collects or receives personal data from you to provide Microsoft Advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
You can control Microsoft’s use of your data for personalised advertising from Microsoft by visiting their opt-out page.
You can access and clear some of your data through the Microsoft privacy dashboard.
Microsoft Clarity uses the following cookies on our website:
| Cookie name | What the cookie does | How long it lasts (expiry) |
|---|---|---|
| _clck | Used to send data to Microsoft Clarity about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | 1 year |
| _clsk | Used to send data to Microsoft Clarity about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | 1 day |
Marketing cookies
Occasionally we may want to use marketing cookies to help us improve the relevancy of an advertising campaign.
There are currently no marketing cookies on this site.
Your privacy
Please refer to our privacy notices for information about how we manage your information.