Cookies

A cookie is a small text file which helps your web browser navigate through a particular website. The cookie can then be read back later by the web browser as required. The use of cookies is a convenient way of allowing a computer to remember specific information relating to a website which has been visited. For further information about cookies including a detailed definition, please consult All About Cookies.

Managing / deleting cookies from this site

You can manage cookies from this site, including blocking or deleting them, by changing the settings in your web browser. However, please note that deleting cookies may result in parts of this site and its online services not working as expected.

Cookie usage

Cookies are used to help with the planning, operation and development of the website. They are also used to target information at specific audiences. The site sets cookies including, but not limited to, the following:

1.  Google Analytics

The University uses Google Analytics which generates cookies to produce statistics on website usage. The information about pages accessed is stored purely for statistical purposes. Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting has also been enabled, but this does not contain personally identifiable information. For further information, please see Google’s statement on Analytics and cookies.

You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics which will prevent Google Analytics from gathering data across all websites.

2.  Third Party Social Media Sites

The University may embed “widgets” from social media sites into its pages. Examples of social media sites include Facebook (cookies statement), Twitter (privacy details) and YouTube (privacy information). These sites use cookies to track who is logged in and identify which pages from York use these “widgets”.


Privacy
Data Protection

Design Solutions and the University of York recognises the importance of personal privacy and ensures that all personal data is held in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018.

Freedom of Information Act

Design Solutions and the University of York are committed to the principles of freedom of information.

Logs

Design Solutions and the University of York maintain logs of its servers’ activities. The server log files include the IP address of each computer which accesses the University’s website. The logs are used to support essential maintenance of the site including analysing how the site is used.


Terms and Conditions

Please see the Terms and Conditions page.