Cookies set by nidirect services
Many services nidirect link to are run by different government departments. These services may set more cookies and, if so, may have their own cookie policy. Cookie information for some nidirect services is given below.
Strictly necessary cookies
Many nidirect services set cookies that are essential for the service to work.
These cookies do things like:
- allow the service to recognise your device so you don't have to give the same information several times during one task
- recognise when you have already given a username and password to sign in to a service so you don't need to do it for every web page viewed
- remember your progress through a form or items placed in a shopping basket so that you can return to it later
- remember your place in a queue when the service is very busy
These cookies do not store your personal data and are deleted once you’ve finished the transaction or when you close your browser.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies are listed in the following table.
| Name of cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| .AspNetCore.Antiforgery.xxxxxxxx, .AspNetCore.Session, ASP.NET_SessionId, BGSESSIONID, BIGipServer{ID}, JSESSIONID, PHPSESSID, __RequestVerificationToken, TSxxxxxxxxxxx |
Allow services to recognise your device and maintain a secure session. | When you close your browser |
| Queue-it |
Allows the service to manage a queue of users when there is a high demand on the service. | One year |
| __cfwaitingroom, QueueITAccepted-{ID} |
Allows the service to manage a queue of users when there is a high demand on the service. | Five minutes to 24 hours (variable) |
Google Analytics
Some nidirect services use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how people use the service and how well it is performing. This information is used to make sure the service is meeting people's needs and to understand how the service could meet those needs better.
nidirect does not allow Google to use or share the data about how you use a service.
| Name of cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors to nidirect. | Two years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors to nidirect. | 24 hours |
| _ga_<container-id> | Used by Google Analytics to identify and track an individual session with your device. | One minute |
| _gat_gtag_<container-id> | Used by Google Analytics to limit requests to its service. | One minute |