Details about cookies on mhs.org.uk
mhs.org.uk puts small files (known as 'cookies') onto your computer to collect information about how you browse the site. Find out more about the cookies we use, what they're for and when they expire.
Strictly necessary cookies
Cookie consent
Consent cookies remember your consent for tracking and functional cookies. You can change your consent on the mhs.org.uk cookies page.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| TrackingCookieConsent | Records your consent for tracking cookies as either accepted or declined. | 30 days |
| FunctionalCookieConsent | Records your consent for functional cookies as either accepted or declined. | 30 days |
Umbraco
Our content management tool sets these cookies.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| __RequestVerificationToken | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks | When you close your browser |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | Remembers your session while you use mhs.org.uk | When you close your browser |
Cookies that provide additional functionality
None.
Cookies that track activity
We use Google Analytics cookies to collect information about how you use mhs.org.uk.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | These help us count how many people visit mhs.org.uk by tracking if you've visited before | 2 years |
| _gid | These help us count how many people visit mhs.org.uk by tracking if you've visited before | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to manage the rate at which page view requests are made | 10 minutes |
| collect | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | When you close your browser |
You can opt out of Google Analytics cookies on the mhs.org.uk cookies page or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can read Google's overview of data practices within Google Analytics.
The mhs Homes Privacy Notice has more information about the data we collect using Google Analytics cookies and information we receive from other digital services.