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St. Michael’s Hospice Cookie Policy

  1. Introduction
    Our St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire) website uses cookies. By visiting our website and agreeing to our policy, you consent to our use of cookies as per our policy.
  2. Website hosting Our website is hosted in the USA on a secure server, and we want to assure our supporters/website visitors, that we are committed to complying with GDPR regulations for data protection.
  3. Cookies Definition
    Cookies are identifier files containing a string of letters and numbers. These are sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. Each time the browser requests a page from the server, the identifier is sent back to the server. They are used by web servers to track and identify users as they visit different pages and return to a website. Cookies are either known as “persistent” or “session” depending on length used. Persistent cookies are text files sent by a web server to a browser where it is stored. It will remain valid until a set expiry date or if the user deletes the file. Session cookies only last for the duration of the visit until the web browser is closed.
  4. Our Cookies
    Our site uses cookies. We will use the following:
    a) Google Analytics Cookies – We use Google Analytics to generate statistical analysis use of our website; these cookies are stored on users’ computers. The information generated is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. Google’s privacy policy is available at: http:// www.google.com/privacypolicy.html
    b) A list of the active cookies and their purpose can be found further down.
  5. Cookies and Personal Information
    Our cookies do not include any information that will identify you personally. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
  6. Blocking Cookies
    Should you choose to block cookies you can do this from most browsers. However you should be aware that the action of blocking cookies can generate a negative impact on the usability of many websites.
    a) For Internet Explorer (version 9), use the cookie handling override settings available by clicking “Tools”, “Internet Options”, “Privacy” and then “Advanced”.
    b) For Firefox (version 16), block all cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options”, “Privacy”, selecting “Use custom settings for history” from the drop-down menu, and untick “Accept cookies from sites”.
    c) For Chrome (version 23), block all cookies by accessing the “Customise and control” menu, and click “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Content settings”, then select “Block sites from setting any data” under the “Cookies” heading.
  7. Deleting Cookies
    You have the option to delete stored cookies on your computer. This activity may result in a negative impact on the usability of many websites.
    a) For Internet Explorer (version 9), you must manually delete cookie files, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835.
    b) For Firefox (version 16), delete cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options”, “Privacy” and then “Show Cookies”, then click “Remove All Cookies”.
    c) For Chrome (version 23), access the “Customise and control” menu, click “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Clear browsing data”, then select “Delete cookies and other site and plug-in data” before clicking “Clear browsing data”.
  8. Contact Us
    Should you have any queries or comments regarding our cookies policy please contact: St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire), Basil de Ferranti House, Aldermaston Road, Hampshire, RG24 9NB. info@stmichaelshospice.org.uk, 01256 844744

The table below explains the cookies we use and why.

CookieTypeDurationDescription
Necessary
rc::aneverThis cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks.
rc::csessionThis cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks.
PHPSESSIDsessionThis cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed.
CookieLawInfoConsent1 yearRecords the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category .
wordpress_test_cookiesessionThis cookie is used to check if the cookies are enabled on the users' browser.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others011 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics011 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional011 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance011 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary011 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
viewed_cookie_policy011 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
yt-remote-device-idneverYouTube sets this cookie to store the user's video preferences using embedded YouTube videos.
ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEYneverThe cookie ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY is used by YouTube to store the last search result entry that was clicked by the user. This information is used to improve the user experience by providing more relevant search results in the future.
yt-player-headers-readableneverThe yt-player-headers-readable cookie is used by YouTube to store user preferences related to video playback and interface, enhancing the user's viewing experience.
yt-remote-connected-devicesneverYouTube sets this cookie to store the user's video preferences using embedded YouTube videos.
yt-remote-session-appsessionThe yt-remote-session-app cookie is used by YouTube to store user preferences and information about the interface of the embedded YouTube video player.
yt-remote-cast-installedsessionThe yt-remote-cast-installed cookie is used to store the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video.
yt-remote-cast-availablesessionThe yt-remote-cast-available cookie is used to store the user's preferences regarding whether casting is available on their YouTube video player.
yt-remote-session-namesessionThe yt-remote-session-name cookie is used by YouTube to store the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video.
yt-remote-fast-check-periodsessionThe yt-remote-fast-check-period cookie is used by YouTube to store the user's video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos.
sc_anonymous_idneverSoundcloud sets this cookie to enable visitors to embed content or files on the website.
Analytics
sbjs_udatasessionSourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website.
sbjs_session1 hourSourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website.
_fbp3 monthsFacebook sets this cookie to display advertisements when either on Facebook or on a digital platform powered by Facebook advertising after visiting the website.
sbjs_migrationssessionSourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website.
sbjs_current_addsessionSourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website.
sbjs_first_addsessionSourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website.
sbjs_currentsessionSourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website.
sbjs_firstsessionSourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website.
_hjRecordingLastActivityneverHotjar sets this cookie when a user recording starts and when data is sent through the WebSocket.
_hjRecordingEnabledneverHotjar sets this cookie when a Recording starts and is read when the recording module is initialized, to see if the user is already in a recording in a particular session.
_ga_*1 year 1 month 4 daysGoogle Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views.
_hjSessionUser_*1 yearHotjar sets this cookie to ensure data from subsequent visits to the same site is attributed to the same user ID, which persists in the Hotjar User ID, which is unique to that site.
_hjSession_*30 minutesHotjar sets this cookie to ensure data from subsequent visits to the same site is attributed to the same user ID, which persists in the Hotjar User ID, which is unique to that site.
_gid1 dayInstalled by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
_gat_gtag_UA_3110543_11 minuteSet by Google to distinguish users.
_ga_T5DMQW3F4H2 yearsThis cookie is installed by Google Analytics.
_hjFirstSeen30 minutesHotjar sets this cookie to identify a new user’s first session. It stores a true/false value, indicating whether it was the first time Hotjar saw this user.
_hjIncludedInSessionSample2 minutesHotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit.
_hjIncludedInPageviewSample2 minutesHotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's pageview limit.
_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress30 minutesHotjar sets this cookie to detect the first pageview session of a user. This is a True/False flag set by the cookie.
_hjTLDTestsessionTo determine the most generic cookie path that has to be used instead of the page hostname, Hotjar sets the _hjTLDTest cookie to store different URL substring alternatives until it fails.
_ga2 yearsThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
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YSCsessionYoutube sets this cookie to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE6 monthsYouTube sets this cookie to measure bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface.
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA6 monthsYouTube sets this cookie to store the user's cookie consent state for the current domain.
fr3 monthsFacebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites with Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin.
Others
_hjIncludedInSessionSample_30525442 minutesDescription is currently not available.
_hjSessionUser_30525441 yearNo description
_hjSession_305254430 minutesNo description

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