Cookies

The following information explains Calderdale Council’s cookie policy. We have tried to keep it as simple as possible, but if you’re not familiar with terms like ‘cookies’ and ‘browsers’, then you can read more about them at All about cookies

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file, which is sent to your computer, mobile-phone or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are typically used to improve services, and many big websites place cookies whenever a user visits their site.

The cookie is typically used to improve services by:

–   remembering your settings so you don’t have to give the same information several times whenever you visit a new page;

–   remembering information you’ve already given (e.g. username, password, post code, etc.) so you don’t need to do it for every web page requested;

–   measuring how visitors are using the website, in order to help us to provide you with a better user experience.

A cookie only contains data, not code, so it can’t contain a virus or spyware. Neither can cookies be used to collect personally identifiable information about you. You can manage and/or delete these small files as you wish. You can also set your browser to refuse all cookies or to inform you every time a cookie is being sent. However, some website features or services may not function properly without cookies.