Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. They're widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Some pages on ipswich.gov.uk may contain content from other sites, which may set their own cookies. These sites are sometimes called 'third party' services.
We use two types of cookie.
1. Essential cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for a website to work properly. For example, on ipswich.gov.uk, they do things like:
- remembering your progress through a form (such as a licence application)
- maintaining basic functions, performance, and security of the site
As these cookies are essential, they always need to be on.
You can turn off essential cookies by changing your browser settings. However, this may affect how our site functions and your experience of using it.
Essential cookies on www.ipswich.gov.uk
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| CookieControl | Used to remember your choice about cookies on the site. Where you've previously indicated a preference, your preference will be stored in this cookie. | 90 days |
| hide-alert-banner-token | Used to remember your choice for hiding individual alerts displayed on the site. Where you've previously indicated a preference, your preference will be stored in this cookie. | 30 days |
2. Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies are used to measure how you use a website. We use Google Analytics cookies to measure how you use ipswich.gov.uk
These cookies collect information about:
- how you got to the site
- the pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
- what you click on while you're visiting the site
We do not allow Google to use or share this data for their own purposes.
Analytics cookies are not essential and can be turned off via the cookie preferences panel or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. However, please be aware that this information helps us improve our site, giving you a better experience.
Analytics cookies on www.ipswich.gov.uk
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to help us count how many people visit the site by tracking if you've visited before. | 2 years |
| _ga_19LZSLXNXH | Used by Google Analytics to find and track an individual session with your device. | 2 years |
How to change your cookie settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Opening the cookie preferences panel (for example, by clicking on the 'C' icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen)
- Adjusting the available sliders to 'On' or 'Off'
- Clicking 'Save and close'.
Alternatively, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings.
Managing cookies in different web browsers
Cookies help improve your browsing experience by saving things like website settings and login details. However, how you manage cookies can differ depending on the browser. Below are guides on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers.
You can also search for cookie management information related to other web browsers using a search engine, such as Google.
Further information on cookies
Cookies are regulated by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
We used Cookie Serve to find information about cookies used on ipswich.gov.uk.
Please content web.editor@ipswich.gov.uk if you have any questions about cookies on this website.
You can visit our privacy notice page for full details of how Ipswich Borough Council treats your personal information.