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Corporate site cookie statement

What is a cookie?

Cookies are simple text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by a website's server and only that server will be able to retrieve or read the contents of that cookie. Each cookie will contain anonymous information such as a unique identifier and the site name and some digits and numbers.

Most websites you visit will use cookies to improve your user experience by enabling that website to 'remember' you, either for the duration of your visit (using a 'session cookie') or for repeat visits (using a 'persistent cookie'). Session Cookies are stored only temporarily during a browsing session and are deleted from the user's device when the browser is closed. Persistent Cookies are saved on your computer for a fixed period and are not deleted when the browser is closed. These are usually used where we need to know who you are for more than one browsing session for example to store your preferences so they're remembered for your next visit.

How do I change my cookie settings?

You can change your cookie preferences at any time and may need to refresh your page for your settings to take effect. On this website, you can manage your cookies using the cookies tool at the bottom of the page. This is indicated using the letter C icon. 

Most web browsers also allow some control of control through the browser settings.

If you don't want to receive cookies, you can change the settings in your browser or device so it notifies you when cookies are sent to it and can refuse them. You can also delete cookies that have already been set - the Help function in your browser or device settings should tell you how. Other cookies in the browser's local memory may be cleared by deleting the browsing history.

Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:

To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.

With regard to any third-party cookies, you can manage their preferences and withdraw their consent through the related opt-out link (where provided), by using the means indicated in the third party's privacy policy, or by contacting the third party.

Further information on controlling cookies is available at the following websites: AboutCookies.org and All about Cookies

How to opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics 

Cookies on rochdale.gov.uk

Necessary cookies

These cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.

Name: PHPSESSID
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: Used to store and identify a user's unique session ID to manage user sessions on the website. 
Expiration: Session (if the user closes the browser or visits a site, the session ends).

Name: CookieControl
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: Remembers the user's preferences when using our cookie control tool.
Expiration: 90 days

Name: Recite.Persist
Set by: Recite Me
Purpose: Sets when the assistive Recite Me toolbar is launched. It allows the toolbar to remain visible across pages on the website. 
Expiration: Session (if the user closes the browser or visits a site, the session ends).

Name: Recite.Preferences
Set by: Recite Me
Purpose: Sets when the assistive Recite Me toolbar is launched. It allows user-selected settings to load automatically across pages on the website.
Expiration: one year

Analytics and site experience cookies

Cookies in this category improve user experience either by remembering settings on features such as videos or by allowing us to analyse user behaviour which helps us to deliver valuable and useful content

Name: lo-uid, lo-visits
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: These analytics cookies allow us to analyse visitor behaviour across our content and use the data to improve the website.
Expiration: 2 years

Name: _ga
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: This analytics cookie allows us to analyse visitor behaviour across our content and use the data to improve the website.
Expiration: 2 years

Name: _gid
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: This analytics cookie allows us to analyse visitor behaviour across our content and use the data to improve the website.
Expiration: one day

Name: _ga_HHTTNBX07P
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: This analytics cookie allows us to analyse visitor behaviour across our content and use the data to improve the website.
Expiration: 2 years

Name: _ga_W77Q3CJW4X
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: This analytics cookie allows us to analyse visitor behaviour across our content and use the data to improve the website.
Expiration: 2 years

Name: _gat_gtag_UA_3one02974_5
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: This analytics cookie allows us to analyse visitor behaviour across our content and use the data to improve the website.
Expiration: one minute

Name: _gat_UA-3one02974-5
Set by: rochdale.gov.uk
Purpose: This analytics cookie allows us to analyse visitor behaviour across our content and use the data to improve the website.
Expiration: one minute

Cookies from third-party sites

Our site has pages with embedded maps, videos and other content from third-party sites. Cookies from third-party sites may be placed on your computer when viewing this content.

The validity and expiration period of cookies may vary depending on the lifetime set by the owner or the relevant provider. Some of them may expire upon termination of the user's browsing session. Since the use of third-party cookies cannot be fully controlled by the council, to obtain complete information, you are requested to consult the privacy policies of the respective third-party services.

Please note: If you choose to disable cookies you will lose some features and functionality on the council's website.​​

Preparation of this cookie statement

This website was last tested on 7 November 2024. The test was carried out by our website supplier Jadu.

It was last reviewed on 7 November 2024.