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Cookies on GOV.UK Developer docs

Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website.

We use cookies to collect and store information about how you use this site, such as the pages you visit.

This page has a brief explanation of each type of cookie we use.

Cookie settings

We use 2 types of cookie. You can choose which cookies you’re happy for us to use.

Cookies that measure website use

We use Google Analytics cookies to measure how you use this site.

These cookies collect information about:

  • how you got to these sites
  • the pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
  • what you click on while you’re visiting these sites

We do not allow Google to use or share the data about how you use these sites.

Strictly necessary cookies

These essential cookies do things like remember your cookie settings.

They always need to be on.

  • reloading the page
  • turning on Javascript in your browser