Cookie Policy - GMB EMAS

Introduction
1. Our website uses cookies.
2. By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.
3. This policy was last updated on 2^nd August 2017.
Credit
1. This document was created using a template from SEQ Legal (www.seqlegal.com).
About cookies
1. A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
2. Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
3. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
4. Cookies can be used by web servers to identify and track users as they navigate different pages on a website and identify users returning to a website.
5. More information can be found here:
  www.aboutcookies.org
About cookies
1. We use both session and persistent cookies on our website.
2. We use Google services to provide translate and CAPTCHA (reCAPTCHA) services, Google’s privacy policy can be found here.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website (analytics.google.com).
Our analytics service provider generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies.

The analytics cookies used by our website have the following names:

Cookie	Expiration	Description
_ga	2 years	Used to distinguish users.
_gat	10 minutes	Used to throttle request rate.
__utma	2 years from set/update	Used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
__utmt	10 minutes	Used to throttle request rate.
__utmb	30 mins from set/update	Used to determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
__utmz	6 months from set/update	Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached the site. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
__utmv	2 years from set/update	Used to store visitor-level custom variable data. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
__utmx	18 months	Used to determine a user’s inclusion in an experiment.
__utmxx	18 months	Used to determine the expiry of experiments a user has been included in.
_gaexp	Depends on the length of the experiment but typically 90 days.	Used to determine a user’s inclusion in an experiment and the expiry of experiments a user has been included in.

The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website.
Our analytics service provider’s privacy policy is available at:
www.google.com/policies/privacy

Third party cookies

Our website also uses third party cookies:

Cookie	Expiration	Description
PHPSESSID	End of browsing session	Used to keep track of your session, it does not store any personal information.
comment_author_{hash}	1 year	Stores your name for future comments.
comment_author_email_{hash}	1 year	Stores your email address for future comments.
comment_author_url_{hash}	1 year	Stores your URL for future comments.
wordpress_logged_in_{hash}	End of browsing session	Indicates when you’re logged in, and who you are, for most interface use.
wp-settings-{time}-{UID}	1 year	This is used to customize your view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface.
wordpress_{hash}	End of browsing session	Stores your authentication details. Its use is limited to the admin console area.
wordpress_test_cookie	End of browsing session	Tests to see if cookies are enabled
wp-settings-{UID}	1 year	This is used to customize your view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface.
consent	30 Days	This is used to hide the cookie notice if you have dismissed it.
googtrans	End of browsing session	This is used to transfer the selected translation between pages.
pcfontsize-size	End of browsing session	This is used to transfer the selected font size between pages.
pcthemes-theme	End of browsing session	This is used to transfer the selected contrast theme between pages.

Blocking & Deleting cookies
1. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies; for example:
  1. In Internet Explorer, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions here.
  2. In Firefox, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions here.
  3. In Chrome, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions here.
  4. In Opera, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions here.
  5. In Edge, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions here.
2. Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.
3. If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.
Amendments
1. We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website.
2. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes to this policy.
Our details
1. This website is owned and operated by GMB East Midlands Ambulance Service Branch.
2. Our principal place of business is at 542 Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 5FJ.
3. You can contact us:
  1. By post, at the address above.
  2. Using our website contact form, here.
  3. By telephone 07807 007 170.
  4. By email gmb-emas@hotmail.co.uk.