Last updated: 19 September 2025
This page explains how Google Analytics cookies are used on the Hartree Centre website operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at hartree.stfc.ac.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”). This policy applies only to this website.
Cookies are small files placed on your device to help us make our services easier, more useful and reliable. Cookies cannot be used to identify you personally.
If you have questions about cookies on this site, contact: hartree@stfc.ac.uk.
Managing your cookie settings
When you first visit, you can accept or reject analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time via the “Cookie settings” link (usually in the footer) or in your browser settings. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect basic site operation.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics measurement via Google’s browser add-on.
Cookies used on this website
Google Analytics (consent-based)
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site so we can improve it (for example, which pages are visited and any errors encountered). We do not use Google Analytics to collect personal data such as your name or email.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users (random ID). | 400 days |
| ga{PROPERTY_ID} | Persists session/state for this GA property. | 400 days |
You may also see short-lived Google Analytics cookies such as _gid (≈1 day) and _gat_* (≈1 minute) depending on Google’s configuration for traffic management.
Third-party services
If we embed or link to third-party content (for example, videos), those services may set their own cookies. Please check the provider’s privacy/cookie information.
Updates to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. The “Last updated” date shows when it was most recently revised.
For questions about this policy or cookies on hartree.stfc.ac.uk, email hartree@stfc.ac.uk.