Cookies
Maldon District Council puts small files (known as 'cookies') on your computer.
These cookies are used across our website.
We only set cookies when JavaScript is running in your browser and you've accepted them. If you choose not to run JavaScript, the information on this page will not apply to you.
Find out how to manage cookies from the Information Commissioners Office.
Essential cookies we use
We use an essential cookie to remember when you accept or reject cookies on our website.
Name | Purpose | Expires |
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cookie_consent | Saves your cookie consent settings | 1 year |
TestCookie | To check whether you have cookies enabled | At end of browsing session |
PHPSESSID | To allow you to log in to the website | At end of browsing session |
Analytics cookies (optional)
We use Google Analytics software to understand how people use the Maldon District Council website. We do this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of its users and to help us make improvements.
We do not collect or store your personal information (for example 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.
Google Analytics stores information about:
- the pages you visit
- how long you spend on each page
- what you click on while you visit the site
- the device and browser you use
Analytics cookies we use
Name | Purpose | Expires |
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_ga | Helps us count how many people visit the Maldon District Council website by telling us if you've visited before | 2 years |
_ga_7MLKJHH41F | Helps identify our unique analytics account. | 2 years |