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We are committed to only using cookies that are either essential (this means they are required to make something on our website function properly) or that help us to make your experience of using bathnes.gov.uk better. The following cookies are used on this website:
Cookie settings
We use different types of cookies. You can choose which cookies you're happy for us to use.
Essential cookies - always on
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and remembering your cookie preferences.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| bathnes-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent decision (localStorage) | Never (stored in browser) |
| bathnes-cookie-preferences | Stores your detailed cookie preferences (localStorage) | Never (stored in browser) |
| SSESS[hash] | Drupal session cookie - maintains your session, login state, and form data | 23 days (or when you close your browser) |
Analytics and user experience cookies Off
Analytics and user experience cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We use this information to improve our services and make the website more user-friendly.
These cookies help us understand how visitors use bathnes.gov.uk and improve your experience. They include Google Analytics (website performance) and Microsoft Clarity (user behavior analysis).
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the site and make it more useful for residents.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity helps us understand how visitors interact with our website using heatmaps and anonymised session recordings. This helps us identify areas for improvement and make the site more effective and user friendly.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _clck | Identifies unique users | 1 year |
| _clsk | Groups multiple page views into a single session | 1 day |
| CLID | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
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