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Cookie policy for Fostering Unfiltered (Greater Manchester Combined Authority, 2023)

Effective date: 23 May 2023

Introduction

Welcome to the Fostering Unfiltered website managed by GMCA. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.


What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or improve their efficiency. Cookies can be used to remember user preferences, analyse website usage, and deliver personalised content.

Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, certain services may not be available to you.

__hs_opt_out

  • This cookie is used by the opt-in privacy policy to remember not to ask the visitor to accept cookies again.
  • This cookie is set when you give visitors the choice to opt out of cookies.
  • It contains the string "yes" or "no".
  • It expires in 6 months.

__hs_do_not_track

  • This cookie can be set to prevent the tracking code from sending any information to HubSpot.
  • It contains the string "yes".
  • It expires in 6 months.

 

__hs_initial_opt_in

  • This cookie is used to prevent the banner from always displaying when visitors are browsing in strict mode.
  • It contains the string "yes" or "no".
  • It expires in seven days.

 

__hs_cookie_cat_pref

  • This cookie is used to record the categories a visitor consented to.
  • It contains data on the consented categories.
  • It expires in 6 months.

 

hs_ab_test

  • This cookie is used to consistently serve visitors the same version of an A/B test page they’ve seen before.
  • It contains the id of the A/B test page and the id of the variation that was chosen for the visitor.
  • It expires at the end of the session.

 

<id>_key

  • When visiting a password-protected page, this cookie is set so future visits to the page from the same browser do not require login again.
  • The cookie name is unique for each password-protected page.
  • It contains an encrypted version of the password so future visits to the page will not require the password again.
  • It expires in 14 days.

 

hs-messages-is-open

  • This cookie is used to determine and save whether the chat widget is open for future visits.
  • It is set in your visitor's browser when they start a new chat, and resets to re-close the widget after 30 minutes of inactivity.
  • If your visitor manually closes the chat widget, it will prevent the widget from re-opening on subsequent page loads in that browser session for 30 minutes.
  • It contains a boolean value of True if present.
  • It expires in 30 minutes.

 

hs-messages-hide-welcome-message

  • This cookie is used to prevent the chat widget welcome message from appearing again for one day after it is dismissed.
  • It contains a boolean value of True or False.
  • It expires in one day.

 

__hsmem

  • This cookie is set when visitors log in to a HubSpot-hosted site.
  • It contains encrypted data that identifies the membership user when they are currently logged in.
  • It expires in seven days.

 

hs-membership-csrf

  • This cookie is used to ensure that content membership logins cannot be forged.
  • It contains a random string of letters and numbers used to verify that a membership login is authentic.
  • It expires at the end of the session.

 

hs_langswitcher_choice

  • This cookie is used to save a visitor’s selected language choice when viewing pages in multiple languages.
  • It is set when a visitor selects a language from the language switcher and is used as a language preference to redirect them to sites in their chosen language in the future if they are available.
  • It contains a colon delimited string with the ISO639 language code choice on the left and the top level private domain it applies to on the right. An example will be "EN-US:hubspot.com".
  • It expires in two years.

 

__cfruid

This cookie is set by HubSpot’s CDN provider because of their rate limiting policies. It expires at the end of the session. Learn more about Cloudflare cookies.

 

__cf_bm
This cookie is set by HubSpot's CDN provider and is a necessary cookie for bot protection. It expires in 30 minutes. Learn more about Cloudflare cookies.

 

b. Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand how our website is being used, identify areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

 

Analytics cookies 
These are non-essential cookies controlled by the cookie banner. If you're a visitor to a site supported by HubSpot, you can opt out of these cookies by not giving consent.

 

__hstc

  • The main cookie for tracking visitors.
  • It contains the domain, utk, initial timestamp (first visit), last timestamp (last visit), current timestamp (this visit), and session number (increments for each subsequent session).
  • It expires in 6 months.

 

hubspotutk

  • This cookie keeps track of a visitor's identity. It is passed to HubSpot on form submission and used when deduplicating contacts.
  • It contains an opaque GUID to represent the current visitor.
  • It expires in 6 months.

 

__hssc

  • This cookie keeps track of sessions.
  • This is used to determine if HubSpot should increment the session number and timestamps in the __hstc cookie.
  • It contains the domain, viewCount (increments each pageView in a session), and session start timestamp.
  • It expires in 30 minutes.

 

__hssrc

  • Whenever HubSpot changes the session cookie, this cookie is also set to determine if the visitor has restarted their browser.
  • If this cookie does not exist when HubSpot manages cookies, it is considered a new session.
  • It contains the value "1" when present.
  • It expires at the end of the session.

 

c. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For example, they may remember your username or language preferences.

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

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    __gsas

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense for Search
    • Cookie Lifespan: 3 months
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    __gpi

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense, Google Ad Manager
    • Cookie Lifespan: 13 months
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    __gpi_optout

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense, Google Ad Manager
    • Cookie Lifespan: 13 months
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    NID

    • Purpose(s): Security, Analytics, Functionality, Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense for Search, Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 2 weeks
    • Domain(s): google.com and local variations, e.g. google.de

     

    DSID

    • Purpose(s): Security, Functionality, Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense, Campaign Manager, Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Display & Video 360, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 2 weeks
    • Domain(s): doubleclick.net

     

    test_cookie

    • Purpose(s): Functionality
    • Product(s): AdSense, Campaign Manager, Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Display & Video 360, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 15 minutes
    • Domain(s): doubleclick.net


    id

    • Purpose(s): Functionality, Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense, Campaign Manager, Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Display & Video 360, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: OPT_OUT: fixed expiration (year 2030/11/09), non-OPT_OUT: 13 months EEA UK / 24 months elsewhere
    • Domain(s): doubleclick.net

     

    __gads

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense, Display & Video 360, Google Ad Manager, Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 13 months
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    GED_PLAYLIST_ACTIVITY

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense, Campaign Manager, AdSense, Google Ad Manager, YouTube
    • Cookie Lifespan: Session
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    ACLK_DATA

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): AdSense, Campaign Manager, AdSense, Google Ad Manager, YouTube
    • Cookie Lifespan: 5 minutes
    • Domain(s): youtube.com

     

    pm_sess

    • Purpose(s): Security, Functionality
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 30 minutes
    • Domain(s): doubleclick.net, google.com

     

    pm_sess_NNN

    • Purpose(s): Security, Functionality
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 30 minutes
      Domain(s): doubleclick.net, google.com

     

    aboutads_sessNNN

    • Purpose(s): Security, Functionality
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 30 minutes
      Domain(s): doubleclick.net, google.com

     

    FPAU

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    ANID

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 13 months EEA UK / 24 months elsewhere
      Domain(s): google.com and local variations, e.g. google.de

     

    AID

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 13 months EEA UK / 24 months elsewhere
      Domain(s): google.com/ads, google.com/ads/measurement, googleadservices.com

     

    IDE

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 13 months EEA UK / 24 months elsewhere
      Domain(s): doubleclick.net

     

    TAID

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 14 days
      Domain(s): google.com/ads, google.com/ads/measurement, googleadservices.com

     

    FPGCLDC

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _gcl_dc

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _gcl_au

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Campaign Manager, Display & Video 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    FLC

    • Purpose(s):  Advertising
    • Product(s): Display & Video 360, Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 10 seconds
    • Domain(s): doubleclick.net

     

    RUL

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): Display & Video 360, Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 12 months
    • Domain(s): doubleclick.net


    FCCDCF

    • Purpose(s): Functionality
    • Product(s): Funding Choices
    • Cookie Lifespan: 13 months
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    FCNEC

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Funding Choices
    • Cookie Lifespan: 365 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    FPGCLAW

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    FPGCLGB

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _gcl_gb

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _gac_gb_<wpid>

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _gcl_aw

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    1P_JAR

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 30 days
    • Domain(s): google.com and local variations, e.g. google.de


    Conversion

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion/

     

    YSC

    • Purpose(s): Security
    • Product(s): Google Ads, YouTube
    • Cookie Lifespan: Session
    • Domain(s): youtube.com

     

    VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE

    • Purpose(s): Security, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads, YouTube
    • Cookie Lifespan: 180 days
    • Domain(s): youtube.com


    VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE__k

    • Purpose(s): Security, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads, YouTube
    • Cookie Lifespan: 180 days
    • Domain(s): youtube.com


    VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE__default

    • Purpose(s): Security, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Ads, YouTube
    • Cookie Lifespan: 180 days
    • Domain(s): youtube.com


    FPLC

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 20 hours
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _ga

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 2 years
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _gac_<wpid>

    • Purpose(s): Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _gid

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 24 hours
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _gat[_<customname>]

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 1 minute
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    __utma

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 2 years
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    __utmb

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 30 minutes
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    __utmc

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: Session
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    __utmt

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 10 minutes
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    __utmz

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 6 months
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    __utmv

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 2 years
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    AMP_TOKEN

    • Purpose(s): Functionality 
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 30 seconds to 1 year
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    FPID

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 2 years
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    GA_OPT_OUT

    • Purpose(s): Functionality
    • Product(s): Google Analytics
    • Cookie Lifespan: 10 Nov 2030 (all cookies)
    • Domain(s): google-analytics.com


    _ga_<wpid>

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics 360
    • Cookie Lifespan: 2 years
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _dc_gtm_<property-id>

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
    • Cookie Lifespan: 1 minute
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _gaexp

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics, Optimize
    • Cookie Lifespan: Set by customer; max of 93 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _gaexp_rc

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics, Optimize
    • Cookie Lifespan: 10 seconds
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _opt_awcid

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics, Optimize
    • Cookie Lifespan: 24 hours
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _opt_awmid

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics, Optimize
    • Cookie Lifespan: 24 hours
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _opt_awgid

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics, Optimize
    • Cookie Lifespan: 24 hours
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _opt_awkid

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics, Optimize
    • Cookie Lifespan: 24 hours
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _opt_utmc

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Google Analytics, Optimize
    • Cookie Lifespan: 24 hours
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain


    _gcl_gf

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Flights
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    _gcl_ha

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Hotels
    • Cookie Lifespan: 90 days
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    PAIDCONTENT

    • Purpose(s): Analytics, Advertising
    • Product(s): Google Surveys
    • Cookie Lifespan: 30 days
    • Domain(s): doubleclick.net

    _opt_expid

    • Purpose(s): Analytics
    • Product(s): Optimize
    • Cookie Lifespan: 10 seconds
    • Domain(s): Set from partner domain

     

    Facebook/Instagram Ads

    Facebook Pixel may use the following cookies:

    _fbp: This cookie is used to deliver relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited a website.

    fr: This cookie is used by Facebook to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

    tr: This cookie is used to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns across Facebook's advertising network.

    Instagram Pixel may use similar cookies to those used by Facebook Pixel, as both platforms are owned by Facebook. However, specific details regarding Instagram Pixel's cookies may vary.

    To obtain an accurate and comprehensive list of cookies used by Facebook and Instagram when their pixels are added to a website, please refer to the official documentation provided by Facebook and Instagram or contacting their support teams directly. They should be able to provide you with the most up-to-date information specific to their services.

    Third-Party Cookies

    We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website to enhance its functionality and provide additional services. These providers have their own privacy policies and may use cookies in accordance with their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers.

    Cookie Consent

    By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. When you visit our website for the first time, we will display a cookie banner or pop-up requesting your consent to use cookies. You may opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

    Managing and Deleting Cookies

    Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can typically find the settings to manage cookies in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You may also refer to the browser's "Help" section for instructions. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website.

    Updates to this Cookie Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on our website and indicate the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

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    If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at commsandengagement@greatermnachester-ca.gov.uk 

     

     

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