Cookies
Cookies are small files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website.
We use cookies to make our service work and collect information about how you use it.
Our cookies aren’t used to identify you personally.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies remember the information you enter when making an application, until you submit it, and remember your cookie consent preferences. These cookies are essential, and cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| global-entry-session | Temporarily remembers information you enter, to enable you to make an application | When you submit your application, or when you close your browser |
| cookie_policy | Saves your cookie consent settings | 1 year |
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your permission, Google Analytics software collects information about how you use the site. This is done 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 got to the site
- what you click on while you’re visiting the site
- any error messages you see when entering information
- other GOV.UK sites you visit before and after using our service
We 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.
Google isn’t allowed to use or share our analytics data.
The following Google Analytics cookies (opens in new tab) are used:
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| _gat_govuk_shared | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |