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Usage analysis: We use Google Analytics to create anonymous cookies and log the IP addresses of visitors. We do not collect any personal information in the process. We collect this data to assess which parts of the website are the most popular and identify trends in usage, helping to guide the development of new web pages.

Table of detailing what cookies we use on the website

ServiceNamePurposeExpiresIf disabled
eServices_RequestVerificationTokenAnti-forgery token to prevent fraudulent use of form submissionsOn browser closeEnables fraudulent activity and rogue form submissions
eServicesEservicesSession ID for the userOn browser closeService won’t be usable
eServicesEservices.AccountUserSession ID for the account the user is logged in as1 HourService won’t be usable
eServices.OLEOnlineRandomly generated session IDOn browser closeService won’t be usable
Application Online_RequestVerificationTokenAnti-forgery token to prevent fraudulent use of form submissionsOn browser closeAs eServices
Application OnlineASP.NET_SessionIdSession IDOn browser closeService won’t be usable
LA Returns_RequestVerificationTokenAnti-forgery token to prevent fraudulent use of form submissionsOn browser closeService won’t be usable
LA ReturnsASP.NET_SessionIdSession IDOn browser closeAs eServices
PL eServicesASP.NET_SessionIdSession IDOn browser closeService won’t be usable
All (Incl. External website)_UTMA through to _UTMZ, _ga and _gidGoogle Analytics cookies (opens in new tab)Differs by cookie, seelinkNo impact to service if disabled
Public Register and Fee Calculator_RequestVerificationTokenAnti-forgery token to prevent fraudulent use of form submissionsOn browser closeAs eServices
Public Register and Fee CalculatorASP.NET_SessionIdSession IDService won’t be usable
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