Cookies
The core pages of cam.ac.uk are managed by the University’s Office of External Affairs and Communications, and from time to time will set cookies on your computer (either because they are necessary to make the site work and keep it secure, or if you give your consent). The core pages mostly begin www.cam.ac.uk but also include:
www.festival.cam.ac.uk (Cambridge Festival)
www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk (Open Cambridge)
www.zero.cam.ac.uk (Cambridge Zero)
Cookies are small text files that sit on your computer and record specific interactions between you and this website, and in some cases, other websites. This information is shared within the University of Cambridge, and in limited cases, with third parties. Below is more detail about the cookies we use, what they record and with whom the information is shared.
List of cookies
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies maintain the security of our website’s connection to you. They also make our site work. They always need to be on.
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This cookie checks to see whether your system has JavaScript turned on or off. It expires as soon as your web session on our site ends.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Privacy policy for the University’s core website” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
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University of Cambridge” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Description
This cookie is used to route data and page requests correctly. It is associated with the Stingray Traffic Manager platform from Riverbed. This cookie expires as soon as your web session on our site ends.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Riverbed’s privacy policy” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
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Cloudflare (web connection security service)
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Used to establish the security of a connection with an individual device. It is used to establish a secure connection to the Crazy Egg website testing tool, allowing us to see where visitors are experiencing navigation problems so that we can fix them. This cookie does not correspond to any user ID and does not store personally identifiable information.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Cloudflare’s privacy policy” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
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Remembers the cookie choices that you have made on your device for 366 days. Once this cookie expires, you will be asked to reconfirm your choices.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Privacy policy for the University’s core website” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
Site usage measurement cookies
As a university, our focus is on learning. Site usage measurement cookies allow us to analyse anonymised navigation patterns, to learn how people use our website and to make it better. Our site will not load Google Analytics’ cookies if you have the ‘Do not track’ setting enabled in your browser.
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University of Cambridge
Google Inc
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We use Google Analytics to understand how users are navigating our website, see how often content we publish is used and to test changes to improve the user experience. Your IP address is anonymised.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Google’s privacy policy” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
Personalisation settings
Personalisation setting cookies allow you to tailor your experience on our website. Unless you opt-in to receive this type of cookie, we will not set these cookies on your device and you may not be able to use the functionality described.
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_qst” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ col_chead_cell_color=”#17b29d”][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Used by
University of Cambridge
Qualtrics (experience research service)” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Description
We use Qualtrics to ask users questions about what they want to do with our website. We use these answers to improve how we build and develop it. Your IP address is collected and any answers you give.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Qualtric’s browser compatibility and cookies notice” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
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ce2ab
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University of Cambridge
Crazy Egg (experience research service)” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Description
We use the Crazy Egg website optimisation tool to assess whether our website is working well and to test new ideas for parts that may not currently be effective for you, our users. Where a test is running, these cookies store experiment details, user session information and A/B page variant rules. This information is anonymised before we analyse browsing behaviour.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Crazy Egg’s privacy policy” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
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University of Cambridge
Disqus Inc (comment service)” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Description
We We use the Disqus commenting system on some of our pages to let you leave comments and engage in discussions around the subjects on our site. This cookie lets you view the latest discussions about the University’s research whilst remaining on our site.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Disqus’ privacy policy” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
Social marketing preferences
Personalisation setting cookies allow you to tailor your experience on our website. Unless you opt-in to receive this type of cookie, we will not set these cookies on your device and you may not be able to use the functionality described.
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disqusauth
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Disqus Inc (comment service)
Zeta Interactive Corp” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Description
We use the Disqus commenting system on some of our pages. If you sign-in and use the Disqus feature to comment on an article, Disqus will set cookies to allow you to log in to their community and share your comments. Disqus shares web browsing data with its parent company, Zeta Global. It also shares usage data with third-party partners, unless you choose to opt-out.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Disqus’ privacy policy” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
csrftoken
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Photography from the University’s official Instagram account may appear on selected web pages. Where an Instagram post does feature on our website, Instagram uses cookies to: show you related and relevant content, improve your experience, and help protect Instagram and its users.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Instagram’s privacy policy” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
_qca
cref
iutk
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Issuu Inc
Quantcast Corp” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Description
Issuu is a ‘magazine-like’ digital reading service. We use it on selected pages to allow you to read content from printed publications on-screen. You can identify it by the small thumbnail of the magazine’s cover. When you open a page containing the embedded Issuu reader, Issuu and Quantcast set initial cookies (‘_qca’, ‘cref’ and ‘iutk’). When you click or tap the embedded reader, an additional cookie (‘mc’) is set. ‘iutk’ helps Issuu improve the services it provides to its users. The purpose of the other cookies is to enable web publishers and advertisers to select audiences that are appropriate for their products or services.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Issuu’s privacy policy” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
_stid
_utmb
_utmc
_utmt
_utmz
ServiceHistory
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ShareThis provides the ‘Share’ functionality on our news articles. The cookies whose names begin with an underscore are set when you view a page containing this functionality. If you use the service by sharing a link using the buttons, the ServiceHistory and STPC cookies are set. Device ID and IP address are collected as information via technical cookies, pixel tags and browser identifiers.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
ShareThis’ privacy notice” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
_ga
guest_id
lang
personalization_id
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Twitter Inc” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Description
Embedded Twitter feeds may appear on selected web pages. Where a feed is present, Twitter uses both session cookies and persistent cookies to understand how you interact with its services, to monitor aggregate usage patterns, and to personalise and otherwise operate its services. Its use of cookies is also for the provision of account security, personalisation of the content it shows you including advertisements, and to remember your language preferences.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Twitter’s privacy notice” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
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YouTube LLC, part of Google Inc ” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”Description
YouTube embedded video may appear on selected web pages. Where it is present, Google uses cookies: to deliver the service (YouTube), to ensure that its services are working as intended, and to make improvements to its services.” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][dvmd_table_maker_item _builder_version=”4.14.0″ _module_preset=”default” col_content=”More information
Google’s privacy policy
and
YouTube’s terms of service” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/dvmd_table_maker_item][/dvmd_table_maker]
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