This website is owned and operated by GuideStar International.
When someone visits www.guidestar.org.uk / www.guidestarinternational.org we collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. We collect this information in a way which does not personally identify anyone.
When we do want to collect personally identifiable information - for things like our newsletters - we are upfront about this. We make it clear when we collect personal information and we explain what we intend to do with the information collected.
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Cookies from GuideStar International
Cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently. The table below explains the cookies we use, why we use them and when they are set.
Cookies from Third Parties
We use Google Analytics. This is a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics sets cookies in order to evaluate use of our services and compile reports for us. If you would like to opt-out of this service please visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookie details
| # |
Name |
Purpose |
Activated |
Duration |
| Initiated by Google Analytics |
| 1 |
__utma |
Keeps track of the number of times a visitor has been to this site and when the first visit was, and when the last visit occurred. |
On Visit |
Never Expires |
| 2 |
__utmb |
Takes a time stamp of the exact moment a visitor enters this site. |
On Visit |
Browser Session |
| 3 |
__utmc |
Takes a time stamp of the moment a visitor leaves this site.
|
On Visit |
30 Minutes |
| 4 |
__utmz |
Keeps track of
- • where visitor came from
- • what search engine was used
- • what link was clicked
- • what keyword was used
- • what location the visitor is in
|
On Visit |
6 Months |
| Initiated by GuideStar International |
| 5 |
ASP.NET_SessionId |
This cookie contains a randomly generated ID used to recognise your browser when you read a page. The cookie contains no personal information. ASP.NET uses a non-persistent cookie. It allows the site to store user-specific information for that user session only. |
On Visit |
Browser Session |
| Initiated by user |
| 6 |
CMSPageParam |
Required so we can allow searching on the site. This cookie retains the search query entered by the visitor. |
On Searching |
30 Minutes |
| 7 |
CTPStoredSearchURL |
Required so we can allow searching on the site. This cookie retains the search query entered by the visitor. |
On Searching |
30 Minutes |
| 8 |
/Login/Basic.aspxfirsttimeload
/Login/Basic.aspx
|
Required to enable Update My Profile functions. |
On Login |
Browser session |
| 9 |
eucookie |
Prevents display of the cookie notification message. |
On clicking the button to acknowledge that you no longer wish to be reminded about our cookie policy. |
10 Years |