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Managing cookies  

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Cookies in use on plymouth.gov.uk 

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These are cookies that are needed to make the website work.  

Cookie name Purpose
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Functional cookies  

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide some enhanced functionality.  

GovMetric allows you to leave feedback on our website.  

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Performance cookies  

We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how our website is used so we can make improvements. These cookies collect information in a way that doesn’t identify anyone. 

Cookie name   Purpose  
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_ga_9SJHRGXSMP   Used by Google Analytics to identify and track an individual session with your device.  
_clck     Used by Microsoft Clarity and helps us understand how you use our site 

Marketing and communications  

Marketing and communications cookies are used to share information about your use of our site so we can show you relevant content on other platforms.  

Cookie name Purpose
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Uptag  Published by Basis and used by CAN Digital Solutions Limited (CAN) to deliver targeted online advertising across Facebook and Instagram You can adjust how Facebook ads are shown to you
_uetvid Used by Bing ads to track visits across websites
OIDI Used by Bing advertising
BFB Used by Bing advertising
_gcl_au Used by Google Adsense to store and track conversions
test_cookie  Test cookie used by Google Doubleclick

External cookies 

Many sites we link to to will immediately set session cookies. We cannot audit the use of cookies by these external sites so you should be aware of their use and be prepared to manage them if you follow links to other sites from this website. 

Facebook

We embed some Facebook feeds on our pages. Facebook then use cookies to determine who follows the various links contained in these embedded feeds. For more information read the Facebook privacy policy.

More about cookies

The website All About Cookies has more information about cookies, including how to control and delete them.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies email digital@plymouth.gov.uk