How we use and protect your information, and details of the cookies that are used by MyEd. MyEd adheres to University privacy notices relevant to key systems and processes. Detailed information of these can be found here: University Privacy noticesWhat is a cookie?A cookie is a small file downloaded on to your device when you access certain websites. Cookies allow sites to recognise your device when you make a return visit.Cookies used in MyEdWe use several types of cookies across MyEd for a number of different reasons.Cookies that make MyEd work properly for you and enable you to make use of the secure online services and content we provide.Cookies that collect anonymised data about your use of MyEd which is used to help us improve our services.Cookies that remember your preferences and make MyEd easier for you to use.Some cookies are retained in your browser for only as long as you visit MyEd, while others persist for a longer specified or unspecified period. Se below for a list of cookies used by MyEd.Session IDWikipedia page about Session IDsNameData StoredPurposeExpiresJSESSIONIDA random unique number or string of letters and numbers.A session cookie is required to follow your progress through MyEd. It is essential to ensure that MyEd knows which user you are. Without this cookie, you would need to login again every time you clicked on new content in MyEd. This cookie does not identify you personally and is not linked to any other information we store about you.The cookie is deleted when you close your web browser.Load balancerNameData storedPurposeExpiresTakes the format of NSC_xxx.nzfe.fe.bd.vlA random unique number or string of letters and numbers.The University uses more than one server to provide MyEd. When you visit MyEd, you are assigned to one of several servers. This cookie is required to track which server you are communicating with in order to present a consistent user experience and remember information about the data you have entered. This cookie does not identify you personally and is not linked to any other information we store about you.The cookie is deleted when you close your web browser.University login NameData storedPurposeExpiresCookies used by the University login system and services using it are named 'cosign' or start with the word 'cosign'The University login system uses cookies to store the fact that you have logged in, what your username is and that you should be given access for a certain period of time.To access MyEd you need to login using your University Login. Your University Login is the University's reduced-sign-on service, providing access to various restricted resources. When you login, cookies are set by the University login system in order for this process to work. Non acceptance of these cookies will mean you will not be able to access MyEd and other restricted services. We do not use cookies to track any information other than the fact that you have logged in and used a particular web service.These cookies are only valid for the time of your login and are deleted when you close your web browser.MyEdNameData storedPurposeExpiresorg.apereo.portal.PORTLET_COOKIEA random unique number or string of letters and numbers.MyEd delivers content through portlets. Some portlets are interactive, and may need to set cookies of their own in order to work properly. This cookie is used to enable portlets in MyEd to set cookies if they need to. This cookie does not identify you personally and is not linked to any other information we store about you. Any cookies set by individual portlets will be listed separately.The cookie is deleted after 1 year.Google AnalyticsGoogle's privacy policyOpt out of Google AnalyticsNameData storedPurposeExpires_ga, _gat, _gidA random unique number or string of letters and numbers to identify your browser, the times and dates that you interacted with the site recently and the referring pages that led you to the site.Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ('Google'), to help us see how MyEd is used. In doing so information about your use of MyEd may be transmitted to Google and stored on servers in the United States. IP addresses, which can be used to identify an individual user, are anonymised by Google Analytics. The data collected by Google Analytics is used to analyse how you use MyEd, and what content and tools are used most often. This information is combined with data from thousands of other users to create an overall picture of MyEd use, and is never identified individually or personally and is not linked to any other information we store about you.The longest lasting cookie expires 2 years after your last visit to the website. Others are deleted 6 months, 30 minutes, and when you close your browser. This article was published on 2024-10-08
