Cookies on DVA Online
Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website.
DVA use cookies to make this site work and collect information about how you use this service.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies keep your information secure while you use this service. DVA do not need to ask permission to use them.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| .AspNet.ApplicationCookie | Allow services to recognise your device and maintain a secure session. | When you close your browser |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | Allow services to recognise your device and maintain a secure session. | When you close your browser |
| __RequestVerificationToken | Allow services to recognise your device and maintain a secure session. | When you close your browser |
| BIGipServer{ID} | Allow services to recognise your device and maintain a secure session. | When you close your browser |
| State | Allow services to recognise your device and maintain a secure session. | When you close your browser |
| TSxxxxxxxxxxx | Allow services to recognise your device and maintain a secure session. | When you close your browser |
| dva-online-cookie-policy | Used to store your optional cookies preference. | 90 days |
Analytics cookies (optional)
DVA use Google Analytics software to collect anonymised information about how you use DVA online. The Agency does this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of its users and to help make improvements.
Google Analytics stores information about:
- the pages you visit
- how long you spend on each page
- how you arrived at the site
- what you click on while you’re visiting the site
- the device and browser you’re using
DVA don’t collect or store your personal information (for example your name or address) so this information can’t be used to identify who you are.
DVA don’t allow Google to use or share its analytics data.
Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors to DVA online. | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors to DVA online. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to limit requests to its service. | 1 minute |