Cookie Policy | GMB Secureguard Branch S70 – Experts in the World of Work

Introduction
1. Our website uses cookies.
2. By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.
3. This policy was last updated on 24^th May 2018
About cookies
1. A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
2. Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
3. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
4. Cookies can be used by web servers to identify and track users as they navigate different pages on a website and identify users returning to a website.
5. More information can be found at www.aboutcookies.org

Cookies that we use

We use cookies to provide personalisation features on this website. The relevant cookies are:

Cookie	Expiration	Description
consent	30 Days	This is used to hide the cookie notice if you have dismissed it.
googtrans	End of browsing session	This is used to transfer the selected translation between pages.
pcfontsize-size	End of browsing session	This is used to transfer the selected font size between pages.
pcthemes-theme	End of browsing session	This is used to transfer the selected contrast theme between pages.
wordpress_{UID}	End of browsing session	Stores your login information.	wordpress_logged_in_{UID}	End of browsing session	Indicates that you are logged in and who you are.	wp-settings-{time}-{UID}	End of browsing session	This is used to customize your view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface.

Cookies used by our service providers

Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website.

We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google's privacy policy is available at www.google.com/policies/privacy/. The relevant cookies are:

Cookie	Expiration	Description
_ga	2 years	Used to distinguish users.
_gat	10 minutes	Used to throttle request rate.
__utma	2 years from set/update	Used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
__utmt	10 minutes	Used to throttle request rate.
__utmb	30 mins from set/update	Used to determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
__utmz	6 months from set/update	Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached the site. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
__utmv	2 years from set/update	Used to store visitor-level custom variable data. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
__utmx	18 months	Used to determine a user’s inclusion in an experiment.
__utmxx	18 months	Used to determine the expiry of experiments a user has been included in.
_gaexp	Depends on the length of the experiment but typically 90 days.	Used to determine a user’s inclusion in an experiment and the expiry of experiments a user has been included in.

Blocking & deleting cookies
1. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies; for example:
  1. in Internet Explorer, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions at support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
  2. in Firefox, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions at support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
  3. in Chrome, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions at support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  4. in Opera, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions at www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/privacy
  5. in Edge, you can delete and manage cookies by following instructions here at privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy
2. Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.
3. If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.
Our details
1. This website is owned and operated by GMB Secureguard Branch S70.
2. Our principal place of business is at 1a Victoria House, Victoria Road, Holywood, BT18 9BA.
3. We are registered as a trade union with the Certification Officer and are subject to its rules, you can find the online version of the register here.
4. You can contact us:
  1. By post, at the address above.
  2. Using our website contact form, here.
  3. By telephone, 07710 043 931.
  4. By email .
Data protection responsible individual
1. Our data protection responsible individual is our Data Protection Officer, who may be contacted via any means detailed above.