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This cookies statement applies to the:
- GOV.UK Forms website at https://www.staging.forms.service.gov.uk
- GOV.UK Forms platform at https://admin.staging.forms.service.gov.uk
There’s a separate cookies statement for forms created using the platform.
What we use cookies for
We use cookies on the website and platform to:
- collect information about how you use the website and platform
- make the GOV.UK Forms platform work
Our mailing list supplier uses cookies on the sign up page for our mailing list. And our authentication supplier uses cookies to authenticate you when you sign in to the GOV.UK Forms platform.
Find out how to manage cookies.
Essential cookies on the GOV.UK Forms website
We use an essential cookie to remember when you accept or reject cookies on this website.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| analytics_ |
Saves your cookie consent settings | 1 year |
Analytics cookies on the GOV.UK Forms website (optional)
We use Google Analytics software to understand how people use the GOV.UK Forms website. This information helps us to improve our service.
Google is not allowed to use or share our analytics data with anyone.
Google Analytics stores anonymised information about:
- the pages you visit
- how long you spend on each page
- how you arrived at the site
- what you click on while you visit the site
- the device and browser you use
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Helps us count how many people visit the GOV.UK Forms website by telling us if you’ve visited before | 2 years |
| _ga_[random number] | Used by Google Analytics to find and track an individual session with your device | 2 years |
Cookies on the mailing list sign up page
We use the Mailchimp platform to send email updates to people who register interest in using GOV.UK Forms. Mailchimp uses cookies on the sign up page for the mailing list. For more information you can read the Mailchimp cookie statement.
Essential cookies on the GOV.UK Forms platform
We use essential cookies to make the GOV.UK Forms platform work.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
_forms_| Used to keep you signed in |
When the browser is closed or after 20 hours
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| _forms | Used to remember your progress when previewing the form | When the browser is closed or after 20 hours |
Analytics cookies on the GOV.UK Forms platform
We use Google Analytics software to understand how people use the GOV.UK Forms platform. This information helps us to improve our service.
Google is not allowed to use or share our analytics data with anyone.
Google Analytics stores anonymised information about:
- the pages you visit
- how long you spend on each page
- how you arrived at the site
- what you click on while you visit the site
- the device and browser you use
We do not need consent to use these analytics cookies because the platform is considered an ‘internal system’ for the public sector. This means it’s outside of the scope of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| analytics_ |
Saves the cookie consent setting so Google Analytics works | 1 year |
| _ga | Helps us count how many people visit the GOV.UK Forms website by telling us if you’ve visited before | 2 years |
| _ga_[random number] | Used by Google Analytics to find and track an individual session with your device | 2 years |
Cookies when you sign in to the GOV.UK Forms platform
We use Auth0 to authenticate you when you sign in to the GOV.UK Forms platform. Auth0 uses cookies to make this work. For more information you can read about Auth0 cookies.