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How TA uses cookies to collect information about how you use our site
Cookies
MI5(MI5.gov.uk) puts small files (known as “cookies”) onto your computer to collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are used to:
- measure how you use the website so it can be updated and improved based on your needs
- remember the notifications you’ve seen so they are not shown to you again
MI5 does not use cookies to identify you personally.
Please note: we do not control the setting of third-party cookies & if you require more information, you should check the policy on the third-party website.
Strictly necessary cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential to providing an effective website experience and cannot be turned off. These essential cookies do things such as remember the notifications you've seen so we do not show them to you again.
The websites strictly necessary cookies and their purpose are listed below:
This Vimeo cookie remembers your settings before you play an embedded Vimeo video.
| Cookie | Purpose | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | This cookie is used to maintain a user’s session between the server and browser. | 1st party | Per user session |
| CookieControl | This cookie is used to remember the cookie consent choice a user has selected. | 1st party | 90 days |
| SSESS and SESS | This cookie is used to assign a unique session ID, and allows the website to remember the user and their interactions on the site. | 1st party | 24 days |
| b1pi | This cookie is used to assign users to a server, enabling the website to load as quickly as possible. | 1st party | Per user session |
| __cf_bm | This cookie is used to detect bots on the web and provides information to better defend the website. | 3rd party | One day |
| player | This Vimeo cookie remembers your settings before you play an embedded Vimeo video. | 3rd party | One year |
| OptanonConsent | This Vimeo cookie is set by the cookie compliance solution they use - OneTrust. | 3rd party | One year |
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to measure site usage. You can choose whether or not you consent to us using these.
MI5 (www.MI5.gov.uk) uses Google Analytics (GA) to collect data that we use to improve your experience of our website. We do this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of its users and to help us make improvements. Google Analytics stores information about:
- the pages users visit
- how long users spend on each web page
- how users got to the site
- what users click on whilst visiting the site
Our multimedia provider, Vimeo, also collects data on how site visitors use their videos.
The analytics cookies used on this site are listed below:
| Cookie | Purpose | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | This cookie is used to store information on how users interact with the website, including visits, sessions, and journeys. Vimeo also utilises this cookie. | 1st and 3rd party | Two years |
| _gid | This cookie helps us to distinguish between new and returning visitors, and look at short-term behaviour insights. Vimeo also utilises this cookie. | 1st party and 3rd party | 24-hours |
| _gat | This cookie is used to regulate the rate of requests to the server, and helps to maintain website performance. | 1st party | One minute |
| vuid | This Vimeo cookie collects data about how visitors interact with Vimeo videos embedded on the website. | 3rd party | Two years |
| _abexps | This cookie is used by Vimeo to improve user experience by performing A/B testing. | 3rd party | One year |
Marketing cookies
We use marketing cookies for personalised advertising and remarketing. You can choose whether or not you consent to us using these.
See a list of the cookies used below:
| Cookie | Purpose | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1P_JAR | This cookie is used by Google to gather website stats and track conversion rates, and deliver personalised advertising. | 1st party | One month |
| _fbp | This cookie is used by Facebook to deliver advertising and measure its effectiveness. | 1st party | Two months |
| cf_chi_3 | This cookie is used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. | 1st party | A few seconds |
| _gcl_au | This cookie is used by Google Adsense to measure ad conversions. | 1st party | 90 days |
| test_cookie | This Google DoubleClick cookie is used to check your browser's cookie settings. | 3rd party | Per session |
| IDE | This Google DoubleClick cookie is used to serve you targeted advertisements across websites. | 3rd party | 13 months |
How to opt out of cookies
You can opt out of cookies at any time, by navigating to the Civic Cookie banner in the bottom left and amending your cookie preferences. You can also change your cookie settings in your browser. To do this, see the advice and guidance provided from your selected browser.
Limitations and Amendments
Any revisions to this statement will be published on this page. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for any such changes.