Use of cookies by Tay cities Deal
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit.
They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.AboutCookies.org.
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how people use this site. We do this to make sure it’s meeting its users’ needs and to understand how we could do it better.
Google Analytics stores information about what pages you visit, how long you are on the site, how you got here and what you click on. We do not collect or store your personal information (e.g. your name or address) so this information cannot be used to identify who you are. We do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data.
The following cookies are set by Google Analytics:
| Name | Typical Content | Expires |
| _utma | randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _utmb | randomly generated number | 30 minutes |
| _utmc | randomly generated number | when you close your browser |
| _utmz | randomly generated number and information on how the site was reached (e.g. direct or via a link, organic search or paid search) | 6 months |
- Find out more about how Google Analytics uses cookies.
- To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
In addition, the following cookies are set by our website content management software:
| Name | Typical Content | Expires |
| PHPSESSID | PHP Session ID | When you close your browser |
| SESS[Random string] | Drupal Session ID | When you close your browser |
| SSESS[Random String] | Drupal Session ID when accessed over SSL | When you close your browser |
| has_js | indicates whether Javascript is enabled | When you close your browser |
| Drupal.toolbar.collapsed | controls visibility of a toolbar. Set after successful login to our Drupal Content Management system | Expires one week after installation |
| cookie-agreed-en | Indicated whether consent for storing cookies has been given. | Expires 12 weeks after installation |
| _UPRN | This cookie is set when you log onto mydundeeaccount.dundeecity.gov.uk. The cookie stores your Unique Property Reference Number and is used for displaying your house location on maps. | When you close your browser. |
| fvvpSurveyPrompt | prompts users to click on pop up survey option | Expires 12 months from the original creation date. |
By using our website, you agree that we can place all of the above listed cookies on your device.
Links to other websites
This privacy notice covers microsites which are controlled by Dundee City Council or any of its partners.
This privacy notice does not cover any links to within this site linking to other third party websites. You are encouraged to read the privacy statements on any other websites you visit.
Behavioural targeting, cookies and privacy
Although The Council does use cookies on its website, The Council does not permit the use of Cookies or other devices that collect and store information via advertising which can be used to identify an individual.
The Council does permit the use of cookies and other third party websites to track a simple count of how many times advertisements have been shown to visitors and general web site traffic. This data is completely anonymous and cannot be linked to an individual person. Internet users should check and amend their browser privacy setting on their computer as appropriate if concerned.
Changes to this privacy notice
We keep our privacy notice under regular review. This privacy notice was last updated on 3rd December, 2015.
How to contact us
Requests for information or queries about our privacy policy can be made to the
Legal Manager
Support Services, 21 City Square
Dundee DD1 3BY
