Cookie policy
This website uses Cookies.
A cookie is a small text file that is downloaded to your computer which gives you a more personalised experience when using our website. They are not harmful and are not used to identify you personally.
For example, a cookie can record certain information about a visitor to a website to tailor their options for when they next visit.
Most internet browsers will allow you to turn off cookies if you wish, you should refer to the Help guide of your browser to learn how to do this. But please remember that disabling or blocking cookies may impact your ability to use websites and the services that they offer.
Some tools you may find useful for working with cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Your Online Choices – http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/
To learn more about cookies visit:
- All about Cookies – http://www.allaboutcookies.org/
Cookies we use: Necessary Cookies
These help to make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies:
|
Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Type |
Expiry |
|
__cf_bm |
hubspot.com, twitter.com, virtualdcs.co.uk |
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. |
HTTP |
1 day |
|
_cfuvid |
hsforms.com, hubspot.com, virtualdcs.co.uk |
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. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
_GRECAPTCHA |
google.com |
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. |
HTTP |
180 days |
|
CookieConsent |
discover.virtualdcs.co.uk, pricingtool.virtualdcs.co.uk, virtualdcs.co.uk |
Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. |
HTTP |
1 year |
|
cookietest |
virtualdcs.co.uk |
This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
lvapp_session |
discover.virtualdcs.co.uk |
Used to implement forms on the website. |
HTTP |
1 day |
|
rc:aa |
gstatic.com |
This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
HTML |
Persistent |
|
rc::b |
gstatic.com |
This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
HTML |
Session |
|
rc::c |
gstatic.com |
This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
HTML |
Session |
|
rc::f |
gstatic.com |
This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
HTML |
Persistent |
|
test_cookie |
doubleclick.net |
Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. |
HTTP |
1 day |
|
XSRF-TOKEN |
discover.virtualdcs.co.uk |
Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor. |
HTTP |
1 day |
|
CloudCoverDB#sessionCache |
preview.cloudcover365.co.uk |
Remembers the DCS pricing tool session. |
IndexedDB |
Persistent |
|
hs-cta-interactions#cta |
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Remembers visitor interactions |
IndexedDB |
Persistent |
|
hs-membership-csrf |
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Verifies Hubspot membership |
HTTP |
Session |
Preference cookies are a type of cookie that stores user preferences and settings for a website, enhancing the user experience by remembering choices made during previous visits.
|
Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Type |
Expiry |
|
twk_# |
embed.tawk.to |
Allows the website to recognise the visitor in order to optimise the chat-box functionality. |
HTML |
Persistent |
|
twk_idm_key |
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Allows the website to recognise the visitor, in order to optimize the chat-box functionality. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
twk_uuid_# |
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Allows the website to recognise the visitor, in order to optimize the chat-box functionality. |
HTTP |
180 days |
|
twk_token_ |
embed.tawk.to |
Identifies the user and manage their chat session |
HTML |
Persistent |
Cookies we use: Statistics Cookies
These help a website owner to understand how visitors interact with their website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
|
Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Type |
Expiry |
|
__hssc
|
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Identifies if the cookie data needs to be updated in the visitor's browser. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
__hssrc
|
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Used to recognise the visitor's browser upon re-entry on the website. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
__hstc
|
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
hubspotutk
|
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
previousNav
|
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. |
HTML |
Session |
|
TawkConnectionTime
|
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Allows the website to recognise the visitor in order to optimise the chat-box functionality. |
HTTP |
Session |
Cookies we use: Marketing Cookies
These are used to track visitors to a website with the intention or displaying advertisements that are relevant to the user, these may include cookies set and collected by our third-party advertisers or providers:
|
Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Type |
Expiry |
|
__ptq.gif
|
hubspot.com |
Sends data to the marketing platform Hubspot about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. |
Pixel |
Session |
|
__Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN
|
youtube.com |
Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. |
HTTP |
180 days |
|
__Secure-YEC
|
youtube.com |
Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
__Secure-YNID
|
youtube.com |
Used to detect spam, fraud, and abuse. |
HTTP |
180 days |
|
_ga
|
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. |
HTTP |
2 years |
|
_ga_#
|
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. |
HTTP |
2 years |
|
_gcl_au |
virtualdcs.co.uk |
Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. |
HTTP |
3 months |
|
_gcl_ls |
googletagmanager.com |
Tracks the conversion rate between the user and the advertisement banners on the website - This serves to optimise the relevance of the advertisements on the website. |
HTML |
Persistent |
|
IDE |
doubleclick.net |
Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. |
HTTP |
400 days |
|
LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY |
youtube.com |
Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
LogsDatabaseV2:V#||LogsRequestsStore |
youtube.com |
Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. |
IndexedDB |
Persistent |
|
pagead/1p-user-list/#d |
google.com |
Tracks if the user has shown interest in specific products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used for measurement of advertisement efforts and facilitates payment of referral-fees between websites. |
Pixel |
Session |
|
remote_sid |
youtube.com |
Necessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video-content on the website. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
TESTCOOKIESENABLED |
youtube.com |
Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. |
HTTP |
d |
|
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
youtube.com |
Tries to estimate the users' bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos. |
HTTP |
180 days |
|
YSC |
youtube.com |
Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. |
HTTP |
Session |
|
YtIdbMeta#databases |
youtube.com |
Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. |
IndexedDB |
Persistent |
|
yt-remote-cast-available |
youtube.com |
Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video |
HTML |
Session |
|
yt-remote-cast-installed |
youtube.com |
Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video |
HTML |
Session |
|
yt-remote-connected-devices |
youtube.com |
Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video |
HTML |
Persistent |
|
yt-remote-device-id |
youtube.com |
Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video |
HTML |
Persistent |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period |
youtube.com |
Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video |
HTML |
Session |
| yt-remote-session-app |
youtube.com |
Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video |
HTML |
Session |
| yt-remote-session-name |
youtube.com |
Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video |
HTML |
Session |