Cookie Consent
Changes to online privacy laws across the EU since May 2011 mean that visitors to many websites will start to be asked for their consent for the use of ‘cookies’ and other similar web technologies.
'Cookies' are a type of file stored on your internet device (PC, Phone or Tablet) and used by most websites in various ways, including enabling you to login, shop online, and generally personalise your online experience. Cookies can also be used to track your activity and behaviour online, this provides website owners important insights into the quality of their services, enabling them to improve and better meet the needs of all their visitors.
Some types of cookies can also be used to track your activity across lots of different websites, building up a profile of your interests. This enables companies to target you with adverts that they think you are more likely to be interested in.
The new legislation was introduced to help you choose whether or not to allow each website you visit to use cookies when you visit them. All of the countries in the EU have similar laws, and all websites are required to gain your consent, although they may do this in different ways.
It is your right to choose if you give your consent or not, but you should be aware that in some cases you may not be able to use or see all of a website, if you do not allow the use of cookies.
Your Union's approach to cookies on www.Staffsunion.com
The website requires the use of two persistent cookies.
The first cookie which the website uses is for statistical purposes and is a cookie utilised by Google Analytics. All the information recorded is anonymised and is purely used to help the Union understanding the usage of its website better (ie unique visitors, which browser used, where visitors originate from) .
The second cookie, which is purely optional, will be placed on your computer if you select the 'Remember Me' option, which is available on certain login panels. This stores preferences so that the site will perform the same next time it is visited.
Apart from these the Union does not knowingly place any other cookies onto your device. If you discover otherwise, please contact us at union@staffs.ac.uk.