A ‘cookie’ is a small text file that a website asks to be saved on the visitor’s computer. Cookies are used on many websites to allow visitors to use various functions. Information contained in cookies can also be used to track the surfing of a user on websites that use the same cookie.
There are two kinds of cookie. One kind saves the file for a long time on the visitor’s computer; this cookie has an expiry date.When the expiry date has passed, the cookie is deleted when the user returns to the website that created it.The second kind of cookie is called a ‘session cookie’ and does not have an expiry date. This cookie is temporarily stored in the memory of a user’s computer while the user is surfing on a site, for example to keep track of which language the user has chosen. A session cookie is not stored in the user’s computer for a long period of time, but disappears when the user shuts down their web browser.
Information about cookies on kommuninvest.org
Here is a list of all cookies used on Kommuninvest’s website. There is also a description of their purpose, how long they are stored on the computer and the consequence of a visitor choosing not to accept cookies on their web browser.
Name: sitedirect_login Purpose: A cookie that is used to identify unique web browsers for the login to KI-Anytime. This cookie saves the file for a long time on the visitor’s computer. Consequence if a visitor chooses not to accept cookies: The login to KI-anytime doesn’t work.
Name: phpsessid Purpose: A session cookie that is used for the whole website. One of this cookie´s purpose is to keep track of what pages you´ve visited and what languages/countries you´ve chosen. It is also used to remember the choice you make in the disclaimer on the English page. The cookie only exists during the time you´re visiting the web page and disappears as soon as you close the web browser. Consequence if a visitor chooses not to accept cookies:Problems can evolve on certain parts of the web page.
Google Analytics
Kommuninvest website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics use cookies and the information generated by them, through your use of this website (including your IP address), will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. This information is used to evaluate visitor statistics. Kommuninvest, for example, use reports from the visits on the web site to improve content, navigation and structure. Google may also transfer this information to third parties whenit is required by law or whenthird parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate IP addresses with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in the browser (see below). By visiting Kommuninvest´s site, you agree that Google processes personal information in the manner and for the purposes described above.
How to avoid cookies
If you do not wish to accept cookies, your web browser can be set to automatically deny the storage of cookies or to inform you every time a website requests permission to store a cookie. Previously stored cookies can also be deleted via the web browser. Visit the web browser’s help pages for more information.
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