Cookies on Government Communications
Cookies are small files stored on your computer, tablet or phone. This page explains the cookies used on the Government Communications professional website.
Public pages
You can read the public website and search its professional publications without signing in. During checks of public pages, the website did not set cookies. Government Communications does not use advertising cookies or optional web analytics cookies on this website.
Cookies for authorised publishers
WordPress uses essential cookies when authorised editors sign in. These protect administrator sessions and remember editing preferences. The exact suffix of some cookie names differs between installations and users.
| Cookie | Purpose | Typical expiry |
|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie |
Checks whether a browser accepts cookies on the WordPress sign-in page | Browser session |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Recognises an authenticated publisher | At sign-out or the end of the authentication period |
wordpress_sec_* |
Protects authenticated access to WordPress administration | At sign-out or the end of the authentication period |
wp-settings-* and wp-settings-time-* |
Remember editor interface preferences | Up to 1 year |
Managing cookies
These cookies are necessary for authorised publishers to use the content management system. There are no optional cookie categories to accept or reject on the public pages. You can delete or block cookies using your browser settings, but blocking essential sign-in cookies will prevent editors from using WordPress administration.
Other services
Links to GOV.UH and external websites take you to services with their own privacy and cookie arrangements. Read those services’ notices before providing information.
For more information about the operation of this website, see privacy and cookies.