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Submitted URL:
http://www.ucas.com/
Effective URL:
https://www.ucas.com/
Submission: On November 15 via manual (November 15th 2022, 12:19:43 pm UTC) from IN — Scanned from DE

Form analysis
7 forms found in the DOM

<form>
  <fieldset>
    <legend class="visuallyhidden">Consent Selection</legend>
    <div id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyFieldsetInnerContainer">
      <div class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonWrapper"><label class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonLabel" for="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessary"><span
            class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonDescription">Necessary</span></label>
        <div class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSliderWrapper CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSliderWrapperDisabled"><input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessary"
            class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButton CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonDisabled" disabled="disabled" checked="checked"> <span class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSlider"></span></div>
      </div>
      <div class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonWrapper"><label class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonLabel" for="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferences"><span
            class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonDescription">Preferences</span></label>
        <div class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSliderWrapper"><input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferences" class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButton CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelConsentCheckbox"
            data-target="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencesInline" checked="checked" tabindex="0"> <span class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSlider"></span></div>
      </div>
      <div class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonWrapper"><label class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonLabel" for="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatistics"><span
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            data-target="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticsInline" checked="checked" tabindex="0"> <span class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSlider"></span></div>
      </div>
      <div class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonWrapper"><label class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonLabel" for="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketing"><span
            class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonDescription">Marketing</span></label>
        <div class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSliderWrapper"><input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketing" class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButton CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelConsentCheckbox"
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      </div>
    </div>
  </fieldset>
</form>

<form><input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessaryInline" class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButton CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonDisabled" disabled="disabled" checked="checked"> <span
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<form><input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencesInline" class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButton CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelConsentCheckbox" data-target="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferences"
    checked="checked" tabindex="0"> <span class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSlider"></span></form>

<form><input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticsInline" class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButton CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelConsentCheckbox" data-target="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatistics"
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<form><input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingInline" class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButton CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelConsentCheckbox" data-target="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketing" checked="checked"
    tabindex="0"> <span class="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonSlider"></span></form>

GET https://www.ucas.com/explore/search

<form action="https://www.ucas.com/explore/search" method="get" class="search-widget__inner-content">
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    <label class="hide-element" for="keywords">Search field:</label>
    <input type="search" id="keywords" name="query" value="" placeholder="Advice, courses and locations" class="v5-form-pair__input">
    <input type="submit" value="Submit" title="Submit" class="v5-form-pair__submit">
  </div>
</form>

GET /explore/search

<form action="/explore/search" method="get">
  <div class="global-search__wrapper">
    <div class="global-search__tabs">
      <div class="global-search__tab-highlight" style="left: 20px; width: 60px;"></div> <button class="global-search__tab global-search__tab--active" type="button" data-tab-target="allForm">All results</button> <button class="global-search__tab"
        type="button" data-tab-target="courseForm">Courses</button> <button class="global-search__tab" type="button" data-tab-target="uniForm">Uni &amp; colleges</button> <button class="global-search__tab" type="button"
        data-tab-target="apprenticeshipsForm">Apprenticeships</button> <button class="global-search__tab" type="button" data-tab-target="adviceForm">Advice</button> <button class="global-search__tab" type="button"
        data-tab-target="eventsForm">Events</button>
      <div class="global-search__tab-spacer">&nbsp;</div>
    </div>
    <div class="global-search__dynamic-form"><input name="allFormquery" maxlength="128" type="text" placeholder="Search for courses, uni &amp; colleges and information" autocomplete="off"></div> <input type="submit" value="Submit"
      class="global-search__form-submit">
  </div>
  <div class="global-search__message" style="display: none;"></div>
</form>

Text Content

THIS WEBSITE USES COOKIES

We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features
and to analyse our website traffic. We also share information about your use of
our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may
combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve
collected from your use of their services to provide personalised advertising to
you.
Consent Selection
Necessary

Preferences

Statistics

Marketing

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Necessary 85

Necessary cookies help make our websites usable by enabling basic functions like
page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot
function properly without these cookies.
Cookiebot
17
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CookieConsent [x17]Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
Google
2
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test_cookieUsed to check if the user's browser supports cookies.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
rc::eThis cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
Hotjar
4
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_hjIncludedInPageviewSample [x4]Determines if the user's navigation should be
registered in a certain statistical place holder.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
Mas Capital
1
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dtUsed by the website to detect any fraud and ensure brand safety management on
the website.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
Microsoft
8
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``Power BI temporary storage cookie.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
AI_bufferUsed in context with the "AI_sentBuffer" in order to limit the number
of data-server-updates (Azure). This synergy also allows the website to detect
any duplicate data-server-updates.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
AI_sentBufferUsed in context with the "AI_buffer" in order to limit the number
of data-server-updates (Azure). This synergy also allows the website to detect
any duplicate data-server-updates.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
ai_sessionPreserves users states across page requests.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
ARRAffinitySameSite [x3]Used to distribute traffic to the website on several
servers in order to optimise response times.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
WFESessionIdStores data on the time spent on the website and its sub-pages,
during the current session.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
New Relic
1
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JSESSIONIDPreserves users states across page requests.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
Qualtrics
6
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cookietest [x6]This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has accepted the
cookie consent box.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
SAP
7
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gmidIdentifies the logged in user. A unique session ID is linked to the user so
that he/she is identified while navigating the website. The user is logged out
when the cookie expires.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
ucidUnique computer identifier used for generating reports, and used by the Web
SDK to get saved response.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
apiDomain_3_MegpUTVR5i2hPuLMlCVu8P6J5OTDNsqkavLvtLuF2VtzBR9c5vmLvcyyqV3ea8e_Pending
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
gig_canary_3_MegpUTVR5i2hPuLMlCVu8P6J5OTDNsqkavLvtLuF2VtzBR9c5vmLvcyyqV3ea8e__1Pending
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
gig_canary_ver_3_MegpUTVR5i2hPuLMlCVu8P6J5OTDNsqkavLvtLuF2VtzBR9c5vmLvcyyqV3ea8e__1Pending
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
gig3pctestThis cookie determines whether the browser accepts cookies.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
^gig_bootstrap_#_#Pending
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
Stripe
3
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mDetermines the device used to access the website. This allows the website to be
formatted accordingly.
Expiry: 2 yearsType: HTTP
__stripe_midThis cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the
website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions
without storing any credit card information.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
__stripe_sidThis cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the
website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions
without storing any credit card information.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
Unibuddy
1
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UB_UUIDUsed by third-party student enrollment service.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
accounts.ucas.com
2
__RequestVerificationTokenHelps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
attacks.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
__cfruidThis cookie is a part of the services provided by Cloudflare - Including
load-balancing, deliverance of website content and serving DNS connection for
website operators.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
careerfinder.ucas.com
5
csrfTokenHelps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
JobSearchCriteriaPending
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
JobSearchResultIdsPending
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
JSMRIPending
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
what-intentDetermines the device used to access the website. This allows the
website to be formatted accordingly.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
careerfinder.ucasmedia.com
2
cookies.jsDetermines whether the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box.
This ensures that the cookie consent box will not be presented again upon
re-entry.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
searchFormCurrentStatePending
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
google.com
recaptcha.net

4
rc::a [x2]This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is
beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their
website.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
rc::c [x2]This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
pdp.ucas.com
1
TotaraSessionPending
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
play.google.com
www.youtube.com

3
CONSENT [x3]Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the marketing category in
the cookie banner. This cookie is necessary for GDPR-compliance of the website.
Expiry: 2 yearsType: HTTP
prod.df.ucascdn.com
dfcdn.ucas.com

2
fontsloaded [x2]Pending
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
prod.df.ucascdn.com
qips.ucas.com

2
History.store [x2]Contains an visitor ID - This is used to track visitors'
navigation and interaction on the website for internal website-optimization.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
ucas.com
player.vimeo.com

2
__cf_bm [x2]This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is
beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their
website.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
www.ucas.com
6
FixedFacetDefaultsStores previously selected search filters.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
_ALGOLIANecessary in order to optimize the website's search-bar function. The
cookie ensures accurate and fast search results.
Expiry: 179 daysType: HTTP
filterize-TofuStores previously selected filters on the UCAS Teaching Options
widget.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
radioactivity_#Pending
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
tariffLastUpdatedPending
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
UcasCacheItemSimpleUnisUse for caching API responses for performance
improvements.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
www.ucas.com
careerfinder.ucasmedia.com

4
AWSALB [x2]Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used
in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.
Expiry: 6 daysType: HTTP
AWSALBCORS [x2]Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is
used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.
Expiry: 6 daysType: HTTP
www.ucas.com
cdns.eu1.gigya.com

2
UcasGigyaSessionInfo [x2]Holds cached user session data locally for performance
purposes.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
Preferences 17

Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way
the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that
you are in.
Cookiebot
1
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CookieConsentBulkSetting-#Enables cookie consent across multiple websites
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
Hotjar
1
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_hjShownFeedbackMessageUsed in context with the website’s user feedback
functionality. Determines whether the user has been shown feedback messages.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTML
SAP
1
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hasGmidThis cookie stores visitor credentials in an encrypted cookie in order to
allow the visitor to stay logged in on reentry, if the visitor has accepted the
'stay logged in'-button.
Expiry: 180 daysType: HTTP
YouTube
13
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yt-player-bandwidthUsed to determine the optimal video quality based on the
visitor's device and network settings.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
yt-remote-cast-installed [x2]Stores the user's video player preferences using
embedded YouTube video
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
yt-remote-connected-devices [x2]Stores the user's video player preferences using
embedded YouTube video
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
yt-remote-device-id [x2]Stores the user's video player preferences using
embedded YouTube video
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
yt-remote-fast-check-period [x2]Stores the user's video player preferences using
embedded YouTube video
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
yt-remote-session-app [x2]Stores the user's video player preferences using
embedded YouTube video
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
yt-remote-session-name [x2]Stores the user's video player preferences using
embedded YouTube video
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
careerfinder.ucas.com
1
DoubleSubmit_UCASCareers_ResponsiveJobSeekerPending
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
Statistics 94

Statistics cookies help us to understand how visitors interact with our sites by
collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Google
15
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_gat [x3]Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
__utmaCollects data on the number of times a user has visited the website as
well as dates for the first and most recent visit. Used by Google Analytics.
Expiry: 2 yearsType: HTTP
__utmbRegisters a timestamp with the exact time of when the user accessed the
website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a website visit.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
__utmcRegisters a timestamp with the exact time of when the user leaves the
website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a website visit.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
__utmtUsed to throttle the speed of requests to the server.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
__utmzCollects data on where the user came from, what search engine was used,
what link was clicked and what search term was used. Used by Google Analytics.
Expiry: 6 monthsType: HTTP
__utm.gifGoogle Analytics Tracking Code that logs details about the visitor's
browser and computer.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
collectUsed to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and
behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
_MadgexTracking [x2]Pending
Expiry: 2 yearsType: HTTP
_MadgexTracking_gid [x2]Pending
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
RealHitVerifierPending
Expiry: 30 daysType: HTTP
Hotjar
16
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_hjIncludedInSessionSample [x5]Registers data on visitors' website-behaviour.
This is used for internal analysis and website optimization.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress [x2]This cookie is used to count how many times a
website has been visited by different visitors - this is done by assigning the
visitor an ID, so the visitor does not get registered twice.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
_hjFirstSeen [x2]This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has visited the
website before, or if it is a new visitor on the website.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
_hjSession_# [x2]Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website,
such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages
have been read.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
_hjSessionUser_# [x2]Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website,
such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages
have been read.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
_hjTLDTest [x2]Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website.
Used for internal analytics by the website operator.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
_hjCachedUserAttributesUsed in context with the website’s user feedback
functionality. Determines whether the user has been shown feedback messages.
Expiry: SessionType: HTTP
Microsoft
1
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ai_userUsed by Microsoft Application Insights software to collect statistical
usage and telemetry information. The cookie stores a unique identifier to
recognize users on returning visits over time.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
New Relic
1
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events/1/#Used to monitor website performance for statistical purposes.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
Qualtrics
24
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Q_INTER [x6]Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website, such as
the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been
read.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
QSI_ActionSetHistory [x6]Assigns a specific ID to the visitor. This allows the
website to determine the number of specific user-visits for analysis and
statistics.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
QSI_History [x6]Used to detect whether the user has responded to surveys
presented on the website. The purpose of the surveys are website optimization.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
QSI_HistorySession [x6]This cookie is used to determine when the visitor last
visited the different subpages on the website.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
Tiktok
1
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_tt_enable_cookieUsed by the social networking service, TikTok, for tracking the
use of embedded services.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
Twitter Inc.
1
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personalization_idThis cookie is set by Twitter - The cookie allows the visitor
to share content from the website onto their Twitter profile.
Expiry: 2 yearsType: HTTP
Unibuddy
4
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ub_campaignRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used
for internal analytics by the website operator.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
ub_contentRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used
for internal analytics by the website operator.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
ub_mediumRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for
internal analytics by the website operator.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
ub_sourceRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for
internal analytics by the website operator.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
YouTube
1
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yt-player-headers-readableUsed to determine the optimal video quality based on
the visitor's device and network settings.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
careerfinder.ucas.com
3
_cltkRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for
internal analytics by the website operator.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
AnonymousUserIdPending
Expiry: 2 yearsType: HTTP
BrowserSessionPending
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
careerfinder.ucasmedia.com
2
RsAnonymousUserIdPending
Expiry: 2 yearsType: HTTP
RsBrowserSessionPending
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
pdp.ucas.com
1
loglevelCollects data on visitor interaction with the website's video-content -
This data is used to make the website's video-content more relevant towards the
visitor.
Expiry: PersistentType: HTML
sc-static.net
1
u_scsidRegisters data on visitors' website-behaviour. This is used for internal
analysis and website optimization.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
script.hotjar.com
www.ucas.com

8
_hjRecordingLastActivity [x4]Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the
website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
hjViewportId [x4]Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to
obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.
Expiry: SessionType: HTML
web.myriadbyucas.co.uk
www.googletagmanager.com

2
_ga_# [x2]Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user
has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit.
Expiry: 2 yearsType: HTTP
www.google-analytics.com
qips.ucas.com

7
_gid [x4]Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how
the visitor uses the website.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
_dc_gtm_UA-# [x3]Used by Google Tag Manager to control the loading of a Google
Analytics script tag.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
www.google-analytics.com
web.myriadbyucas.co.uk
qips.ucas.com

5
_ga [x5]Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how
the visitor uses the website.
Expiry: 399 daysType: HTTP
www.ucas.com
1
_hjUserAttributesHashIdentifies if the cookie data needs to be updated in the
visitor's browser.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
Marketing 66

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across our sites. This allows us,
and third party advertisers, to display ads that are more relevant and engaging
to you, based on your preferences or interactions with other sites.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1
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_fbpUsed by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real
time bidding from third party advertisers.
Expiry: 3 monthsType: HTTP
Adform
3
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CUsed to check if the user's browser supports cookies.
Expiry: 1 monthType: HTTP
TPCUsed to check if the user's browser supports cookies.
Expiry: 7 daysType: HTTP
uidRegisters a unique user ID that recognises the user's browser when visiting
websites that use the same ad network. The purpose is to optimise display of ads
based on the user's movements and various ad providers' bids for displaying user
ads.
Expiry: 2 monthsType: HTTP
Appnexus
2
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anjRegisters a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is
used for targeted ads.
Expiry: 3 monthsType: HTTP
uuid2Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is
used for targeted ads.
Expiry: 3 monthsType: HTTP
Casale Media
3
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CMIDCollects visitor data related to the user's visits to the website, such as
the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been
loaded, with the purpose of displaying targeted ads.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
CMPROCollects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in order to
present more relevant advertisement - This also allows the website to limit the
number of times that they are shown the same advertisement.
Expiry: 3 monthsType: HTTP
CMPSCollects visitor data related to the user's visits to the website, such as
the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been
loaded, with the purpose of displaying targeted ads.
Expiry: 3 monthsType: HTTP
Google
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DSIDUsed by Google DoubleClick for re-targeting, optimisation, reporting and
attribution of online adverts.
Expiry: 1 dayType: HTTP
IDEUsed by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions
after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of
measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
pagead/landing [x2]Collects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in
order to present more relevant advertisement - This also allows the website to
limit the number of times that they are shown the same advertisement.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
r/collectThis cookie is used to send data to Google Analytics about the
visitor's device and behavior. It tracks the visitor across devices and
marketing channels.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
ads/ga-audiencesUsed by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to
convert to customers based on the visitor's online behaviour across websites.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
pagead/1p-user-list/#Tracks if the user has shown interest in specific products
or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between
sites. This is used for measurement of advertisement efforts and facilitates
payment of referral-fees between websites.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
pcs/activeviewUsed by DoubleClick to determine whether website advertisement has
been properly displayed - This is done to make their marketing efforts more
efficient.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
__gadsUsed to register what ads have been displayed to the user.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
__gpiCollects information on user behaviour on multiple websites. This
information is used in order to optimize the relevance of advertisement on the
website.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
_gcl_auUsed by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency
across websites using their services.
Expiry: 3 monthsType: HTTP
Mas Capital
1
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monPresents the user with relevant content and advertisement. The service is
provided by third-party advertisement hubs, which facilitate real-time bidding
for advertisers.
Expiry: SessionType: Pixel
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1
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frUsed by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real
time bidding from third party advertisers.
Expiry: 3 monthsType: HTTP
Openx
1
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iRegisters anonymised user data, such as IP address, geographical location,
visited websites, and what ads the user has clicked, with the purpose of
optimising ad display based on the user's movement on websites that use the same
ad network.
Expiry: 1 yearType: HTTP
SAP
2
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gig_canary_ver [x2]Used to identify the visitor across visits and devices. This
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