Cookies
This information applies to the edgehill.ac.uk domain and its sub-domains.
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies support essential functions such as authentication, site performance, user preferences, and security. We also use analytics cookies to understand how our site is used and to improve its functionality.
While we do not display ads on our website, we run digital campaigns on third-party platforms, primarily social media. To help us measure the effectiveness of these campaigns, we use marketing cookies that may track interactions across websites.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Ensuring the proper functioning of our website.
- Analysing website traffic and usage patterns to improve our services.
- Personalising your experience.
- Enhancing security.
- We do not use cookies to identify individual users.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
Necessary cookies let you move around the site, log in, and use key features like forms or payments – without them the site won’t work.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Distinguishes real users from bots to protect site from abuse and manage web traffic security. | Persistent |
| __Host-unauth | Manages unauthenticated user session and preferences | Session |
| cf_clearance | Confirms successful security challenge (e.g., CAPTCHA) and maintains legitimate access for the session. | Persistent |
| CookieControl | Records user consent preferences for cookie usage to comply with privacy regulations. | Persistent |
| ehu_cache | Improves site speed and user experience by allowing quick loading of frequently accessed content, reducing delays and optimising performance. | Session |
| ehu_discover | Is set when users visit a specific page to tailor navigation and other page elements, enhancing the user experience. | Persistent |
| ehu_sso_domain | Supports Single Sign-On (SSO) by storing the root domain associated with the SSO sessions, allowing seamless and secure access to multiple applications from the same domain without needing repeated logins. | Persistent |
| ehu_sso_endpoint | Enables Single Sign-On (SSO) by storing the authentication endpoint location, allowing users to be redirected to the correct location for creating a new SSO session. | Session |
| ehu_sso_redirect | Enables Single Sign-On (SSO) by storing the authentication initiation location, allowing users to be redirected to the correct location enhancing session continuity and security. | Session |
| ehu_sso_sessions | Maintains Single Sign-On (SSO) sessions, allowing users to log in once and then access multiple services without the need for repeated logins, ensuring authentication persists across pages and services for a smoother experience. | Persistent |
| ehu_virtual_open_day | Is set when users visit a specific page to tailor navigation and other page elements, enhancing the user experience. | Persistent |
| incap_ses_XXXXXX | Links session to a visitor to maintain and secure web sessions against threats or abuse. | Session |
| receive-cookie-deprecation | Helps sites detect and adapt to changes in browser cookie policies and third-party cookie support. | Persistent |
| thirdPartyCookiesEnabled | Saves the visitor’s preference for enabling or blocking third-party cookies. | Persistent |
| visid_incap_XXXXXX | Links a session to a specific visitor for load balancing, web security, and threat mitigation. | Persistent |
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors use the site so we can spot problems, improve pages, and make future visits faster and smoother.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users and analyse website traffic. | Persistent |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXX | Registers a unique ID with a site visit to generate data on how the visitor uses the website. | Persistent |
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies record when you reach our site after clicking one of our campaign ads on other platforms. They let us see which ads bring visitors and measure campaign success.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Tracks users across websites to deliver, optimise, and report on Meta ad performance. | Persistent |
| _gcl_au | Stores data on user ad interactions to track conversions and measure the impact of Google Ads campaigns. | Persistent |
| _ScCbts | Monitors site visitor actions for Snapchat ad campaign performance and improved targeting. | Persistent |
| _scid | Assigns unique ID for measuring Snapchat ads, remarketing, and user attribution across sites. | Persistent |
| _scid_r | Used for retargeting and attribution in Snapchat ad and analytics integrations. | Persistent |
| _tt_enable_cookie | Records visitor consent state for TikTok advertising features and personalisation. | Persistent |
| _ttp | Tracks site usage and ad campaign performance for TikTok analytics and targeting. | Persistent |
Third-Party cookies
We use our own cookies and third-party cookies from providers like Google, Snapchat, Microsoft, Cloudflare, Facebook, and TikTok for analytics and advertising. We do not control or take responsibility for the content or privacy practices of these third parties.
AdRoll
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ar_debug | Supports debugging of AdRoll advertising implementations during website development and testing. | Necessary | Persistent |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| datr | Identifies browsers for Facebook’s security and integrity checks to prevent fraudulent access. | Necessary | Persistent |
| c_user | Stores the logged-in Facebook user’s ID for session management and site integrations. | Necessary | Persistent |
| presence | Tracks active chat sessions and presence indicator in Facebook Messenger for real-time features. | Necessary | Persistent |
| sb | Maintains Facebook account security through validation of user identities and session status. | Necessary | Persistent |
| xs | Stores session information and authenticates users within Facebook’s suite of services and plug-ins. | Necessary | Persistent |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
| dpr | Saves device pixel ratio to optimise visuals for Facebook integrations and plug-ins. | Functional | Persistent |
| wd | Records the dimensions of a browser window for Facebook page and UI optimisation on various devices. | Functional | Persistent |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
| fr | Optimises relevancy and measurement of adverts on Facebook and across partner sites. | Marketing | Persistent |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Secure-1PSIDCC | Helps secure user data from unauthorised access in Google services and embedded integrations. | Necessary | Persistent |
| __Secure-1PSIDTS | Maintains session integrity and protects user data in Google platforms and services. | Necessary | Persistent |
| __Secure-3PSIDCC | Protects user data on third-party sites with Google authentication features integrated. | Necessary | Persistent |
| __Secure-3PSIDTS | Provides enhanced session security and user identification for Google services on other sites. | Necessary | Persistent |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | Manages delivery of new features/services to users across Google products and website integrations. | Necessary | Persistent |
| AEC | Validates that requests come from the real user, fighting spam, fraud, and abuse in Google contexts. | Necessary | Persistent |
| HSID | Authenticates users and helps protect Google accounts from unauthorised access and fraud. | Necessary | Persistent |
| LOGIN_INFO | Saves login and session state for user authentication in YouTube video embeds. | Necessary | Persistent |
| SEARCH_SAMESITE | Restricts browser from sending this cookie along with cross-site requests to prevent CSRF and enhance privacy. | Necessary | Persistent |
| SID | Authenticates users for Google products and helps protect accounts from fraudulent use. | Necessary | Persistent |
| SIDCC | Secures user session and account data in Google services, particularly via embedded content on third-party sites. | Necessary | Persistent |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Measures available bandwidth for video streaming and tracks video interactions in YouTube embeds. | Necessary | Persistent |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | Stores user privacy and consent preferences for embedded YouTube video content and controls. | Necessary | Persistent |
| YSC | Tracks a user’s interactions with embedded YouTube videos during a browsing session. | Necessary | Persistent |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
| __Secure-ENID | Stores language, privacy, and Google account settings to personalise browsing and Google integrations. | Functional | Persistent |
| DV | Stores user preferences, such as language and layout, on Google-related services. | Functional | Persistent |
| NID | Stores preferences and provides personalised experiences in Google services and ad choices. | Functional | Persistent |
| PREF | Remembers user settings like language, autoplay, and search filters in Google and YouTube embeds. | Functional | Persistent |
| SAPISID | Stores user ID and preferences; supports Google authentication and ad personalisation on external sites. | Functional | Persistent |
| SOCS | Stores cookie consent decisions for Google services, supporting privacy and compliance requirements. | Functional | Persistent |
| SSID | Stores user info and settings, e.g., language, in embedded Google content and services. | Functional | Persistent |
| UULE | Saves search location for accurate, tailored search results in Google embedded tools or widgets. | Functional | Persistent |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
| __Secure-1PAPISID | Profiles user interests to serve personalised Google ads across sites with Google services integrated. | Marketing | Persistent |
| __Secure-1PSID | Authenticates users and targets ads based on user information across Google platforms. | Marketing | Persistent |
| __Secure-3PAPISID | Builds profiles for targeting and serving more relevant Google ads across non-Google sites. | Marketing | Persistent |
| __Secure-3PSID | Supports ad targeting and authentication across third-party websites using Google services. | Marketing | Persistent |
| APISID | Collects user and browsing data to deliver personal and relevant Google adverts across web services. | Marketing | Persistent |
| IDE | Stores information for tailored advertising across the web via DoubleClick (Google Marketing Platform). | Marketing | Persistent |
PureChat
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _PCCID | Remembers returning visitors and their chat preferences for live chat optimisation. | Functional | Persistent |
| _PCCSID_XXXXX | Maintains session continuity and chat functionality for visitors using Pure Chat support widgets. | Functional | Persistent |
SnapChat
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sc_at | Aids Snapchat with ad tracking and campaign analytics for tailored advertising experiences. | Marketing | Persistent |
TikTok
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ttcsid | Tracks website visits to support TikTok ad analytics and attribution for campaigns and interactions. | Marketing | Persistent |
| ttcsid_XXXXXX | Stores unique session and campaign identifier for TikTok ad tracking and analysis. | Marketing | Persistent |
X
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| guest_id | Identifies users on Twitter for ad delivery, analytics, and personalisation across web sessions. | Marketing | Persistent |
| guest_id_ads | Tracks user interests and sessions for targeted ad experience on Twitter and publisher sites. | Marketing | Persistent |
| guest_id_marketing | Supports Twitter in identifying and classifying users for analytics and enhanced marketing campaigns. | Marketing | Persistent |
| muc_ads | Helps deliver personalised ads and measure marketing performance on Twitter and publishers’ sites. | Marketing | Persistent |
| personalization_id | Tracks and analyses user behaviour for ad personalisation and profile building across Twitter platforms. | Marketing | Persistent |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Category | Expiration |
| X-AB | Holds token for assigning users to experimental variants in Twitter’s ongoing feature testing. | Functional | Persistent |
Your cookie choices
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
- Cookie consent banner: Choose or change cookie preferences using the banner or the “cookie settings” icon on any page.
- Browser settings: Control cookies in your browser’s settings (usually under “options” or “preferences”).
- Third-Party Ads: Opt out of personalised ads via Digital Advertising Alliance: Opt out or Your Online Choices.
Browser settings follow these instructions to find out how to delete and manage cookies in your browser.
- Google Chrome
- Safari (iPhone)
- Safari (Mac)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Samsung Internet (Mobile)
- Microsoft Edge
- Opera
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.
Third-party cookie policies
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