Our website, gfal.leeds.ac.uk, uses first-party cookies which are set by our web server as opposed to a different web server. They are categorised as strictly necessary, which are essential to the operation of the website, and performance cookies which collect anonymous information about the usage of our website. By using our website you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device. We do not use cookies to collect personal information about you.
Should you wish to restrict or block cookies which are set by our website you can do this through your browser settings. The ‘help’ function within your browser or the manual that comes with your device should tell you how. You may also wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org which contains comprehensive information on how you can do this on a wide variety of browsers. Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact on the functionality of our website.
The table below explains the cookies we use and why:
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Further Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | __utma __utmb __utmc __utmv __utmz | 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. | Google privacy policy Google analytics Google analytics terms of service |
| NetScaler appliance | NSC* | These cookies are set by our Citrix NetScaler appliance and are used to ensure your browsing session remains on the same web server. | Citrix |
| PHP session | PHPSESSID | This cookie stores a unique ID assigned by the web server. It is used to enable some site functionality to work properly. | PHP information |
