Cookies on Contact Ofqual
Cookies are small files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website.
We use cookies to collect and store information about how you use this digital service, such as the pages you visit.
This page has a brief explanation of each type of cookie we use.
Cookie settings
We use 2 types of cookie. You can choose which cookies you're happy for us to use.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the service to work and for us to keep your information secure. It is not possible to decline the use of these cookies.
We use this data to:
- remember your progress through the service
- prevent certain types of hacking attempts
- log you in to the service
- store your cookie preferences
Cookies to measure performance
Some cookies are stored in your browser to allow us to measure the performance of our service. We use a service called Matomo to measure how you use this digital service. The Matomo service uses cookies to collect information about:
- how you got to this service
- the pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
- what you click on while you are using this service
- which parts of our service do and don't work well for users
Cookie details
Cookie details: strictly necessary cookies
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry time |
|---|---|---|
| .Ofqual.ContactOfqual.Session | Save your progress | When you close your browser or up to 20 hours |
| .Ofqual.ContactOfqual.CookiePolicy | Store your cookie preferences | When you close the browser |
| .Ofqual.Authentication | Used to sign you in | When you close your browser or up to 20 hours |
| .Ofqual.AntiForgery | Prevent cross-site scripting attacks | When you close your browser |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry time |
|---|---|---|
| _pk_id | Recognize repeat visits by the same user | 13 months |
| _pk_ref | Store the address of the initial website that linked you to this service | 6 months |
| _pk_ses | Store temporary data for this visit | 30 minutes |
| pk_cvar | Store temporary data for this visit | 30 minutes |
| _pk_hsr | Store temporary data for this visit | 30 minutes |
| _pk_testcookie | Test if your browser supports cookies | Immediate |
| mtm_consent | Remember if you have consented | 30 years |
| mtm_consent_removed | Remember if you have consented | 30 years |
| mtm_cookie_consent | Remember if you have consented | 30 years |
| matomo_ignore | Opt-out of tracking | 30 years |
| matomo_sessid | Non-identifiable data to recognise a sequence of page views as belonging to a single user | 14 days |