Privacy and cookies
Your privacy is paramount to us and as such and we are committed to protecting your privacy online. We will treat any personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 2018.
We will not collect any personal information without your knowledge and we will not sell, trade or rent your information to other third parties.
Privacy Notices
You can view the council's Privacy Notices on the Privacy policies webpage.
Use of Cookies
The use of cookies on the website are only used to store user session data. No sensitive data is stored in the cookie itself. As such this information is necessary for these options to function and is providing a service that the visitor has requested. Session data this means that when the browser is closed, they're deleted also.
| Cookie | Name | Type | Purpose | Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __utma | Google Analytics (Website Statistics) |
Persistent | This cookies allows GBC to identify a unique visitor. This helps us to identify popular sections on the website. | 1 Year |
| __utmb | Google Analytics (Website Statistics) |
Persistent | Used to track a user session on our site. Records the time you enter our site. | 30 Mins |
| __utmc | Google Analytics (Website Statistics) |
Session | Used to track a session on our site. Records the time you leave our site. Together with __utmb this tells us how long you spent on our site | When web browser is closed |
| __utmz | Google Analytics (Website Statistics) |
Persistent | Used to track navigation through our site and where you came from to get there. This helps us to improve user experiences and make sure that the right content is being matched to search terms. | 6 Months |
| PHP | PHPSESSID | Session |
We use a scripting language called PHP to develop the GBC website. For this to work a PHPSESSID cookie is needed. Without this cookie the website would not function correctly. |
When web browser is closed |
| Leisure Bookings | ASPSESSIONIDQQQRTDCB | Session |
This allows you to book leisure activities. We use a scripting language of ASP.NET for this application. Without this cookie the leisure bookings facility would not function correctly. |
When web browser is closed |
| Planning Application Search | JSESSIONID | Session |
This allows you to search all planning applications in the borough. This application uses Java to run. Without this cookie the planning search facility would not function correctly. |
When web browser is closed |
| Find Your Nearest | LocalView.InMyArea65b0dfcd-9245-4638-b48b-c091f7af0820 | Session |
This allows you to search all facilities in the borough. Without this cookie the find your nearest facility would not function correctly. |
When web browser is closed |
| UKGEDLING_subscribe_overlay | Gov Delivery overlay | Persistent |
Overlay to ask to sign up to our email newsletters |
Forever |
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Forms
Whilst visiting the site you may wish to complete one of our online forms. This information will only be used for the stated purpose. Your information will not be added to any mailing list nor will you receive any unrelated mail unless you specifically indicate so on the form.
Linked Sites
The privacy statement applies solely to the Gedling Borough Council website. If you visit one of the linked sites our policy no longer applies and we strongly recommend that you check the linked sites privacy statement for further information.