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| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| __RequestVerificationToken | Prevents a cross site forgery attack | Session |
| .ASPXAUTH | Acknowledges that the user is authorized | Session |
| .ASPXROLES | This cookie enables us to define what roles/permissions are assigned to a user. | Session |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | Stores a 'Session ID' which is used by Microsoft . NET Framework to deliver the web pages to the visitor. | Session |
| analytic_cookies_preference | Saves your cookie consent settings | 1 year |
Analytics cookies (optional)
We use Google Analytics software to understand how people use the General Register Office (Northern Ireland) website. We do this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of its users and to help us make improvements.
We do not collect or store your personal information (for example your name or address) so this information cannot be used to identify who you are.
We do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data.
Google Analytics stores information about:
- the pages you visit
- how long you spend on each page
- how you arrived at the site
- what you click on while you visit the site
- the device and browser you use
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Helps us count how many people visit the General Register Office (Northern Ireland) website by telling us if you’ve visited before. | 2 years |
| _gid | Helps us count how many people visit the General Register Office (Northern Ireland) website by telling us if you’ve visited before. | 24 hours |
| _gat_UA-[random number] | Used to reduce the number of requests. | 1 minute |