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Cookie Policy

This page provides information about how we use cookies on this website to enhance browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalised content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience. In the table below, you will find information about each type of cookie used, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies. For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Some cookies are set by the bath.ac.uk domain and details of those can be found here https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/privacy-and-cookie-policy/.

Cookie NamePurposeExpirationType
WordPress_sec_*To provide protection against hackers, store account details.SessionEssential
WordPress_logged_in_*To store logged in users.PersistentEssential
PHPSESSIDStores the current users session, this will keep the user logged in.SessionEssential
__cf_bmManages bot traffic, distinguishes between human users and automated bots to prevent malicious activity.SessionEssential
cf_clearanceUsed in combination with __cf_bm to distinguish humans from bots.SessionEssential
mwai_session_idEssential for the AI plugin’s operation, particularly for managing chatbot sessions and conversations.SessionEssential
wpconsent_preferences

Used to store the user’s cookie consent preferences30 daysEssential
comment_author

Used to track the user across multiple sessions.SessionEssential
comment_author_email
Used to track the user across multiple sessions.SessionEssential
comment_author_url
Used to track the user across multiple sessions.SessionEssential

Plugin-specific

AI Engine

mwai_session_id

Essential for the plugin’s operation, particularly for: Managing chatbot sessions and conversations

Session

Events manager pro

Events Manager may use cookies to: Temporarily store information about a booking in progress
Store error/confirmation messages when submitting or managing events and locations
Determine if your browser accepts cookies (temporary, no personal data, discarded when browser closes)

H5P

H5PUserUUID

This cookie stores a unique user identifier in UUID format.

WPO365

wordpress_logged_in_{hash})

WPO365 works with standard WordPress authentication cookies (like wordpress_logged_in_{hash})