Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. We use cookies in order to make our website work and work efficiently, as well as to collect information on the use of the website.
You can set your browser to accept all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
Processing of personal data using cookies
BPAS's use of cookies may result in the processing of personal data, and we therefore recommend that you also read our Privacy Policy, which describes our processing of personal data and your rights.
What are cookies used for?
Preference cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember information that changes the way the you use the site.
Some cookies are strictly necessary: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies
Analytics cookies: These cookies collect information that is used to help us understand how the website is being used, and whether functionality can be improved.
What types of cookies are there?
Cookies can be either permanent cookies or session cookies. A permanent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser stored by the browser and remains valid until the expiry date is set (unless the user has deleted it before the expiration date).
A session cookie, on the other hand, expires at the end of the user session when the web browser is closed. The purpose of using the various cookies is described below.
Browser controls
You can use your web browser to:
- delete all cookies;
- block all cookies;
- allow all cookies;
- block ‘third-party’ cookies (i.e. cookies set by online services other than the one you are visiting);
- clear all cookies when you close the browser;
- open a ‘private browsing’ / ‘incognito’ session, which allows you to browse the web without recording your browsing history or storing local data such as cookies (you should however be aware of the limitations of this feature in a privacy context); and
- install add-ons and plugins that extend browser functionality.
Where to find information about controlling cookies
- Microsoft Edge cookies information
- Internet Explorer cookies information
- Chrome cookies information
- Firefox cookies information
- Safari cookies information – mobile devices and desktops
- Opera cookies information
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
How long are cookies stored?
The length of time cookies are stored on your device varies. The time is calculated from the last time you were on the website. After expiration, cookies will be automatically deleted.
Remember: If you use several Internet browsers, you should consistently apply your chosen settings in all of them.
Do you have questions?
If you have comments or questions in connection with our information and / or processing of personal information, you are welcome to contact BPAS’s Data Protection Officer at dataprotection@bpas.org
Changes in cookie policy
This cookie policy is subject to change at any time. You can always find the latest version of our Cookie Policy on our website.
The cookie declaration was last updated 26th April 2024.
| Cookie name | Provider | Type | Purpose |
| __cf_bm | digitaloceanspaces.com | Necessary | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. |
| __cf_bm | Necessary | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | |
| _cfuvid | vimeo.com | Necessary | This cookie is a part of the services provided by Cloudflare - Including load-balancing, deliverance of website content and serving DNS connection for website operators. |
| _GRECAPTCHA | app.bpas.org | Necessary | Unclassified |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | vimeo.com | Necessary |
Preserves the visitor's session state across page requests. |
| cf_clearance | bpas.org | Necessary | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
| CookieConsent | bpas.org | Necessary | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain |
| rc::a | gstatic.com | Necessary | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. |
| rc::b | gstatic.com | Necessary | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
| rc::c | gstatic.com | Necessary | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
| rc::f | gstatic.com | Necessary | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
| ARRAffinity | azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/ | Necessary | Set by Azure app service, and allows the service to choose the right instance established by a user to deliver subsequent requests made by that user. |
| td | googletagmanager.com | Analytics | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. |
| vuid | vimeo.com | Analytics | Collects data on the user's visits to the website, such as which pages have been read. |