When someone visits NHS SBS, we collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. We collect this information in a way which does not personally identify anyone.
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.allaboutcookies.org.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site and to help deliver content correctly.
The table below explains the cookies we use, why we use them and when they are set.
| # | Name | Title | Purpose | Activated | Duration |
| 1 | Uniquely assigned alpha numeric string of characters e.g. ea31ef32ecb20ee3 | User Session | Used primarily to provide a personalised user experience during a single session. | On visit | Browser Session |
| 2 | lastscrollerpos | News Track | Keeps track of the running text in NHS SBS news highlighter. | On visit | Browser Session |
| 3 | cookies_accept | EU Cookie Consent | Prevents display of the cookie notification message. | On clicking the button to acknowledge that you no longer wish to be reminded about our cookie policy. | 6 Months |