Updated April 2015
In this Policy you will find information about Cookies, what they are, why we use them including how to delete them. If you would like to read how we may process your personal data using this website, this can be found in our Privacy Policy.
If we make any changes to this Policy, we will revise the updated date, place a banner on the home page of this website or correspond with you. This Notice tells you;
- All about Cookies
- First and third party Cookies
- Why we use Cookies on this website
- How to control or delete Cookies
- Checking you are happy to accept Cookies
- A list of Cookies we use and why
- How to contact us
1. All about Cookies
Cookies are text files or pixel tags which are placed on your computing device (this can mean your smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer – or any devices capable of connecting to the internet), when you visit a website. There are two main types of cookie, session and persistent and both are used on our website.
The cookies we use do not access your computer to obtain your personal information, other than the data you may choose to share and they do not collect information that can identify you. Please read the cookie descriptions below to find out more;
Session cookies are temporarily stored in a computer’s memory during a user's browsing session and automatically deleted when the browser is closed. They do not collect any information from your device and are typically used to allow the functionality of a website.
Persistent (also known as permanent) cookies are stored on a user's computing device and are not deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent are typically used by web sites to anonymously analyse users' surfing behaviour within the web site. These cookies can also be used to provide information about numbers of visitors, pages visiting and the average time spent on each page and generally the performance of the web site. Please see section 6 for more information.
2. First and third party cookies
First party cookies are set by UCAS. Third party cookies relate to cookies set on our website by other organisation on our behalf. These services provide us with anonymous information such as tracking the use of pages and services, testing, controlling the time, number and location where advertisements may appear.
Some third party cookies are also set by services that may appear on our pages but are not under our control. Examples of this include Twitter and Facebook and by setting those cookies this allows you to “tweet” and “like” using your social media. Please visit their individual privacy policies listed below listed in Section 6. for more information, including further details of how to opt-out.
3. Why we use Cookies on this website
We use Cookies on this website to;
- Analyse website traffic, usage, distinguish users, trends and behavior; so that we can monitor and improve the visitor experience.
- Advert management to control the time and location where ads appear, tracking the number of ads and to present you with tailored content.
- Control the amount, time and page location where advertising may appear.
4. How to control or delete cookies
Should you wish to control or delete cookies, you can do this through your browser settings. Please be aware that controlling or deleting cookies may impact the functionality of this website. The 'Help' function within your browser should tell you how.
Alternatively, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org which contains comprehensive information on how control or delete cookies on a wide variety of browsers. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer as well as more general information about cookies. For information on how to do this on the browser of your portable device, such as mobile telephone, iPad, smartphone, tablet etc., you will need to refer to your handset manual.
5. Checking you are happy to accept cookies?
The law tells us we can store cookies on your computer if they are essential to the operation of this website but for all others, we need to take steps to check you are happy for us to use them. To do this, we place a cookie banner when you visit our website which explains why we use cookies and asks for your consent by clicking “ok”. Should you chose to move to another page without clicking OK, we will also consider this as your consent for the setting of cookies on your device.
6. List of the main UCAS cookies
Here is a list of the cookies set on the UCAS website, by type, lifespan, who has set it and its purpose.
7. Contact us
Whilst we won’t be able to provide you with any technical advice in relation to your personal devices, you can contact us in any of the following ways:
By Phone to: 01242 544881
By Email to: ucasmedia@ucas.ac.uk
In writing: UCAS Media, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Glos GL52 3LZ