Cookies
HM Land Registry puts small files (known as 'cookies') onto your phone, tablet or computer when you use the Property Alert Service.
We use cookies to:
- make the Property Alert service work
- collect information about how you use our service, so we can make improvements based on your needs
Cookies on Property Alert service are not used to identify you personally.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies keep your information secure while you use the Property Alert service and make sure the service works properly. We do not need to ask permission to use them.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| session | This helps you to move through the service | When you close your browser |
| PersistanceCookie | Helps the service perform reliably | When you close your browser |
| IV_JCT | Helps the service function correctly | When you close your browser |
| TSxxxxxxxxxx | These help to keep our service secure | When you close your browser |
Analytics cookies (optional)
We use Google Analytics to collect data about how you use Property Alert. This information helps us to make sure we are meeting your needs and improve our service.
Google is not allowed to use or share our analytics data with anyone and the information cannot be used to identify who you are.
Google Analytics stores information about:
- how you got to Property Alert
- the pages you visit on Property Alert
Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | These help us count how many people visit Property Alert by tracking if you've visited before | 2 years |
| _gat | Used to filter requests from bots | 1 minute |
| _gid | These help us count how many people visit Property Alert by tracking if you've visited before | 24 hours |
Cookies message
You may see a banner when you visit Property Alert inviting you to accept cookies or review your settings. We'll set cookies so that your computer knows you've seen it and not to show it again, and also to store your settings.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| cookies_policy_analytics | Saves your acknowledgement of the cookie banner and which cookies you have accepted | 1 year |