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You can find more information about the individual cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them in the table below:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| phpsessid | Session | This cookie stores a unique identifier which is used by the web server for identification purposes. A new identifier is created each time you visit our website. The cookie is essential as it enables a consistent journey through our website. | Expires when your visit to our website ends. |
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| ui | Session | This cookie is essential as it stores your preference about whether to use the standard or mobile version of our catalogue interface. | Expires when your visit to our website ends. |
| search | Session | This cookie is essential as it allows you to revisit your recent search history in our Sources Database. | Expires when your visit to our website ends. |
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| comment_author_*; comment_author_email*; comment_author_url* | Session | These cookies are essential for our website as it stores the name, email and url you enter when leaving a comment on our blog so that we can confirm that your comment has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. | Expires 3 minutes after the comment is submitted. |
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| _utmb | Google Analytics | (see above) | Expires the same day. |
| _utmc | Google Analytics | (see above) | Expires when your visit to our website ends. |
| _utmz | Google Analytics | (see above) | Expires 7 months from set-up/update. |
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