Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS Foundation Trust uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.yoursexualhealthmatters.org.uk. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. This policy is compliant with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. There are different types of cookies, including:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate our website and use its features.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This information helps us improve our website's performance.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Specific cookies we use
Here are the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieconsent_status | Essential | Persistently records your option regarding additional cookies. | 1 year |
| accessibility-controls | Functional | Records option regarding additional cookies. | End of browsing session |
| saveFontSize | Functional | Allows the website (CMS) to record if the user’s font size selection. | End of browsing session |
| contrast-mode | Functional | Allows the website (CMS) to record the user’s contrast mode selection. | End of browsing session |
| googtrans | Functional | Allows the language of page content to be changed and records the language selected. | End of browsing session |
| _ga | Performance (Google Analytics) | Distinguishes user for Google Analytics. | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance (Google Analytics) | Distinguishes user for Google Analytics. | 1 day |
| _gat | Performance (Google Analytics) | Throttles request rate for Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
| _ga_{ID} | Performance (Google Analytics) | Persists session state for newer versions of Google Analytics. | 2 years |
| _gat_gtag_UA_{ID} | Performance (Google Analytics) | Persists session state for older versions of Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
| __utma | Performance (Google Analytics) | Distinguishes user and session for Google Analytics. | 2 years |
| __utmb | Performance (Google Analytics) | Determines new session or visit for Google Analytics. | 30 minutes |
| __utmc | Performance (Google Analytics) | Determines new session or visit for Google Analytics. | End of browsing session |
| __utmz | Performance (Google Analytics) | Stores traffic source for Google Analytics. | 6 months |
| CONSENT - YouTube (.youtube-nocookie.com) | Targeting/Advertising | Google cookie tracking consent with analytics and/or ad integration. | 2 years |
| CONSENT - Google Maps (.google.com) | Targeting/Advertising | Google cookie tracking consent with analytics and/or ad integration. | 2 years |
| __cf_bm - Vimeo (.vimeo.com) | Performance | Vimeo ClouldFlare layer which filters out requests from bots. | 30 minutes |
| _GRECAPTCHA, _grecaptcha - Google (www.google.com) | Performance | Provides risk analysis to Google spam protection. | 6 months |
Managing cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to reject cookies if you prefer. Here’s how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the effective date at the top. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: dchst.
yoursexualhealthmatters @nhs.net - Address: Walton Hospital, Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 3HW
- Phone: 01246 565000
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