Cookies Policy
This service uses cookies to store information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit. Please read our Privacy Notice here, for more information about the kind of data we collect.
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website.
We use cookies to make the Defra Developer Portal work and collect information about how you use our service.
Read about other cookies used on gov.uk
How and why we uses Cookies
We uses cookies to gain a better understanding of how visitors use our website. Cookies help us tailor to your personal needs, to improve usability.
To enable this, some cookies are applied when you enter the website. Defra keeps all the information collected from cookies in a format that means we cannot identify individuals. Defra cookies located on your computer do not retain your name or your IP address.
Storage and sharing of Cookies
We don’t collect or store your personal information (for example, your name or address) so this information can’t be used to identify who you are. The cookies simply enable us to see behaviour on the website to help us improve your experience. Defra does not share this data with third parties.
If you share online Defra content with friends through social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, you may be sent cookies from these websites. We don’t control the setting of these cookies, so please check third party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
The types of Cookies Defra uses
The following types of cookies are used on the Defra website:
Introductory Cookie Message
When you first use the service we show a ‘cookie message’. We then store a cookie on your phone, tablet or computer so it knows not to show this message again. This cookie will expire after one month, which means you’ll be asked the same question after this time.
Cookie Preferences
These cookies remember your preferences and the choices you make, to personalise your experience when using the site.
Google Analytics
These cookies are used to collect information about how you use our website. We use this information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. The cookies collect information such as the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come to the website from and the pages they visited. This information does not identify anyone.
We do not allow Google to use or share the data about how you use this site.
Google Analytics sets cookies that store anonymised information about:
- how you got to the site
- the pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
- how you use the service so we can improve it
- how we measure the performance of the digital service and track user journeys
Google is not allowed to use or share our analytics data, and you can opt out of Google Analytics Here
Essential Cookies and Cookies you can choose
Different types of cookies do different jobs on our website. Some are needed to make the website work. We need your consent to use other cookies that are not essential. You can change your choices at any time. Just click the 'Cookies' link at the end of any page.
Essential cookies for the Defra Developer Portal
Essential cookies keep your information secure while you use the Defra Developer Portal. We do not need to ask permission to use them.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| TS0145cf65 | Used to keep you signed in | When the browser is closed |
| defra_devportal_authC2 | Allows you to log in | When the browser is closed |
| defra_devportal_authC1 | Allows you to log in | When the browser is closed |
| defra_devportal_auth | Allows you to log in | When the browser is closed |
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies remember your progress through a form, for example a licence application, and always need to be on.
If you are a customer, they help us know who you are so that you can sign in and manage your account. They also help us keep your details safe and private.
Other important jobs they do are:
- Help you move around the site
- Tell us if you’ve been to it before and which pages you went to
- Tell us how the site is working, so that we can find and fix any problems.
Functional Cookies
These cookies always need to be on and are used for remembering things like:
- Your username and password on the page where you sign in
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| cookies_policy | Remembers your cookie preferences | 30 days |
| cookies_preferences_set | Remembers if the cookie policy was accepted or rejected | 30 days |
Session Cookie
We store session cookies on your phone, tablet or computer to help keep your information secure while you use the service. These cookies are automatically removed after 15 minutes following no activity or when you close your web browser.
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your permission, we use Google Analytics to collect data about how you use the Defra Developer Portal. 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 the site
- The pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- Any errors you see .
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Checks if you’ve visited the Developer Portal before. This helps us count how many people visit our site. | 24 hours |
| _gid | Checks if you’ve visited the Developer Portal before. This helps us count how many people visit our site. | 24 hours |
How to change my Cookie settings
Please ensure that your computer setting reflects whether you are happy to accept cookies or not. You can set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies, or you can simply set it to refuse them, although you may not have access to all the features of the website if you do so. Your browser’s help section will advise how you can do this.
Remember that if you use different computers in different locations, you will need to ensure that each browser is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.
For more information on the new legislation regarding cookies, see the Information Commissioners Office’s website.
For useful information on cookies, visit AboutCookies.org. These will open in a new window. Please note that we can’t be responsible for the content of external websites.
Legal Notice Update
We reserve the right to make any changes and corrections to this policy. Please refer to this page from time to time to review these and view new additional information.