Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer 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.
The online form service uses necessary cookies to make our site work. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management and accessibility.
Cookies are used to:
- measure how you use this service so it can be updated and improved based on your needs
- remember who you are if you return to your saved results so we can show you your information and information relevant to you
This service’s cookies aren’t used to identify you personally. We record tracking information anonymously, so cookies do not track your personal data, only your activity on the site.
Find out more about cookies on GOV.UK
Necessary cookies
Introductory cookie message
When you first use the service, you will see a ‘cookie message’. This states that we use ‘necessary’ cookies in order make the service to work.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| seen_cookie_message | Lets us know you've already seen our cookie message | 1 month |
Necessary session cookies
These store information about your progress through the service. In order for you to use this service, these cookies always need to be on.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BNES_com.auth0.state | Manages site security | End of session or browser shutdown |
| BNIS___utm_is1 | Manages site security | End of session or browser shutdown |
| BNIS___utm_is2 | Manages site security | End of session or browser shutdown |
| BNIS_vid | Manages site security | End of session or browser shutdown |
| com.auth0.state | Manages site security | End of session or browser shutdown |
| Hub-CSRF-Cookie | Prevents forgery | 9 months |
| JSESSIONID | Improves user experience and keeps track of your progress | End of session or browser shutdown |
| seen_cookie_message | Lets us know you’ve already seen our cookie message | 1 month |
Optional cookies
This service does not set optional cookies. Optional cookies are cookies that can be switched on or switched off by the user.
Last updated 7 October 2021