Cookies
Cookies are small files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website.
We use cookies to make the Access Funding service work.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies keep your information secure while you use the Access Funding service. We do not need to ask permission to use them.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| session_cookie | Used to keep you connected to your current session | When you close your browser |
| fsd_user_token | Used to keep you signed in | 24 hours |
| session | Set to remember information you’ve entered into a form | When you close your browser |
| crumb | Helps us to prevent cross site scripting attacks | When you close your browser |
| language | Used to remember the language you've chosen to display page information | 30 days |
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your permission, we use Google Analytics to collect data about how you use this service. This information helps us to improve our service.
Google is not allowed to use or share our analytics data with anyone.
Google Analytics stores anonymised information about:
- how you got to GOV.UK Access Funding
- the pages you visit on Access Funding and how long you spend on them
- any errors you see while using Access Funding
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Checks if you have visited Access Funding before. This helps us count how many people visit our site. | 2 years |
| _ga_GTM-M5J9Q8HV | Checks if you have visited Access Funding before. This helps us to count how many people visit our site and persist a session state. | 2 years |