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* Disclosure & Barring Service Policy paper COOKIES POLICY Updated 19 September 2024 CONTENTS * 1. What are cookies? * 2. How and why does DBS use them? * 3. Storage and sharing of

cookies * 4. What type of cookies does DBS use? * 5. How can I change my cookie settings? * 6. Specific cookies * 7. Legal Notice Update Print this page © Crown copyright 2024 This

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies/cookies-policy Thank you for visiting the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) website. This policy applies to the DBS

website, using which you can: * view guidance * apply for a DBS Basic Check * register for, and access, your DBS online account * make online barring referrals * submit requests for

information By using our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies and other tracking technology in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies and other

tracking technology in this way, you should set your browser settings accordingly or should not use the DBS website. If you choose to disable the cookies that we use, this could impact your

user experience. 1. WHAT ARE COOKIES? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device 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. See below for details on what information is collected by cookies and how we use that

information. For more information about the kind of data we collect, please read our Privacy Policies. 2. HOW AND WHY DOES DBS USE THEM? DBS uses cookies to gain a better understanding of

how visitors use our website. Cookies help us tailor to your personal needs, to improve usability. To enable this, some cookies are applied when you enter the website. DBS keeps all the

information collected from cookies in a format that means we cannot identify individuals. DBS cookies located on your computer do not retain your name or your IP address. 3. STORAGE AND

SHARING OF COOKIES We don’t collect or store your personal information (for example, your name or address) so this information can’t be used to identify who you are. The cookies simply

enable us to see behaviour on the website to help us improve your experience. The DBS does not share this data with third parties. If you share online DBS content with friends through social

networks – such as Facebook and Twitter - you may be sent cookies from these websites. We don’t control the setting of these cookies, so please check third party websites for more

information about their cookies and how to manage them. 4. WHAT TYPE OF COOKIES DOES DBS USE? The following types of cookies are used on the DBS website: NECESSARY COOKIES These are cookies

that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website. Without these, the website won’t work properly, so we are not asking you for your specific consent for these cookies. For all

other cookies your informed consent is required. SESSION COOKIES Session cookies are temporary cookie files which are erased when you close your browser. When you restart your browser and go

back to the website that created that cookie, the website will treat you as a new visitor. PERSISTENT COOKIES These are cookies which are set up to improve the functionality of the website.

5. HOW CAN I CHANGE MY COOKIE SETTINGS? Please ensure that your computer setting reflects whether you are happy to accept cookies or not. You can set your browser to warn you before

accepting cookies, or you can simply set it to refuse them, although you may not have access to all the features of the website if you do so. Your browser’s help section will advise how you

can do this. Remember that if you use different computers in different locations, you will need to ensure that each browser is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences. For more information

on the new legislation regarding cookies, see the Information Commissioners Office’s website. For useful information on cookies, visit AboutCookies.org. These will open in a new window.

Please note that we can’t be responsible for the content of external websites. 6. SPECIFIC COOKIES Name of cookie Purpose Expires _ga Used to identify unique users 2 years _gid Used to

identify unique users 24 hours _gat Used to throttle request rate 1 minute dbs_login Used to forward the request to the server holding the application session of the browsing session When

you close your browser InvalidRequest Used to block requests in case of abnormal browsing behaviour When you close your browser JSESSIONID Used to link browsing session with application

session When you close your browser _WL_AUTHCOOKIE_JESSIONID Used to link browsing session with application session When you close your browser DCCCtxCookie_disclsoure.homeoffice.gov.uk:443

Used for User Authentication When you close your browser OAMAuthnCookie_disclosure.homeoffice.gov.uk 443 Used for User Authentication When you close your browser TSXXXXXXXX Used to track

user’s browsing behaviour. XXXXXXXX – is an alphanumeric number When you close your browser TSXXXXXXXX_XX Used to track user’s browsing behaviour. XXXXXXXX_XX – is an alphanumeric number

When you close your browser SWIFT_client Used to store settings for the Kayako Webchat, such as selected template set 7 days SWIFT_sessionidXX Used to track visits for the Kayako Webchat

When you close your browser SWIFT_visitor Used to identify user for the Kayako Webchat 7 days SWIFT_visitorsession Used to link Kayako Webchat session with a specific user When you close

your browser SWIFT_livechatdetails Used to store username/email information which can be displayed in chat window 7 days OAMAuthnCookie_barring.homeoofice.gov.uk:443 Used for User

Authentication When you close your browser DCCCtxCookie_barring.homeoffice.gov.uk:443 Used for User Authentication When you close your browser 7. LEGAL NOTICE UPDATE We reserve the right to

make any changes and corrections to this policy. Please refer to this page from time to time to review these and view new additional information. Back to top