The University of Essex Students’ Union (SU) uses cookies on our websites. This policy explains how we use cookies, when you visit our website, and online applications (our “sites”). By accessing, browsing and using our sites, you confirm that you accept this cookie policy and that you consent to our use of cookies on your computer or smart device, as set out in this cookie policy.
A cookie is a small file, typically of letters and numbers, downloaded onto a device when the user accesses certain websites. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device.
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
ASP.NET_SessionID
Stores a temporary unique identifier for your session – no other information is stored. This cookie is removed when you close your browser. Expires on exit of browser.
This cookie is strictly necessary for the functioning of the logged-in site and the user should not disable these if they want a logged-in browsing experience.
AntiXsrfToken
This cookie helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. It's a session cookie so is removed from your device once you close the browser. This cookie is strictly necessary.
ASPXAUTH
When you are logged in, this cookie stores a value that identifies you to your site. This value is encrypted and can only be read by the server. If you use the Remember Me function this cookie remains on your computer for 3 months, otherwise it is removed when you log out of the site. Expires on exit of browser or 3 months (optional)
This cookie is strictly necessary for the functioning of the logged-in site and the user should not disable these if they want a logged-in browsing experience.
Functional Cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback and other third party features.
elfsight_viewed_recently
This cookie is used by Elfsight, which powers our embedded Instagram and TikTok feed on our homepage. The cookie makes sure that your views of this page are not counted more than once in 15 seconds. Elfsight is a paid subscription, so this make sure we do not pay more than we need to pay. It doesn’t not collect or store any personal information.
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The above are all cookies used by YouTube – a video streaming platform. These cookies customise your experience with YouTube, and tell YouTube.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source etc.
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Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors.
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Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views.
YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA, yt.innertube::requests, yt.innertube::nextId
The above are all cookies used by YouTube – a video streaming platform. YouTube uses these cookies to store consent, decide if the old or new interface should be served to the user, and track videos the user has watched.