What is a cookie?
A cookie is a piece of information in the form of a very small text file that is placed on an internet user's device. It is generated by a web page server, which is the computer that operates a web site. The information the cookie contains is set by the server and it can be used by that server whenever the user visits the site.
Types of cookies
Cookies can be grouped in the following categories:
Session cookies
These cookies are temporary. They are stored in the devices’ memory only during a user's browsing session and are automatically deleted from the user's device when the browser is closed.
Persistent or permanent
These cookies are stored on the user's device and are not deleted when the browser is closed. Permanent cookies can retain user preferences for a particular web site, allowing those preferences to be used in future browsing sessions. These cookies remain on your device until you erase them or they expire (this depends on how long the visited website has defined the cookie to last).
Here is a list of all the cookies used on this website:
First party cookies
First party cookies are set by our website, you are visiting and they can only be read by our site.
Cookie | Name | Category | Description |
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Session |
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Strictly necessary |
These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. These cookies do not contain any personal information. Without these, services on the website may not function properly. |
Persistent |
acceptCookies |
Strictly necessary |
This cookie is used to record if a user has accepted the use of cookies on our website. |
Third party cookies
Our website uses the following third-party suppliers who may also set cookies on your device as you browse our website. Please note that, where we embed content from third-party sites such as YouTube, you may also have cookies from these third-party websites installed on your device. ICSA does not control these cookies and you should check the privacy policy of the relevant website for more information.
Cookie | Name | Category | Description |
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Persistent |
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Google Analytics (Performance) |
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. For more information about Google’s privacy policy, please use this link: Google’s privacy policy |
Persistent |
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Twitter set a series of cookies on any page that includes a Twitter feed. Twitter will automatically create these cookies. These cookies are installed by Twitter and are used to detect if you are currently logged into Twitter when you visit our website, and if you are already following us. For more information about Twitter’s privacy policy, please use this link: Twitter’s privacy policy |
Site usage and consent
By continuing to use the site we assume that you agree to accept cookies on your device in accordance with this cookie policy. We have detailed where to find information on how to delete and manage cookies.
Deleting and managing cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage or delete your cookies by accessing the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org
This cookie policy is in relation to the ICSA’s website. This statement does not cover links within this site to other websites.