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| All | __utma | This cookie is used to determine unique visitors to our site. | 2 years |
| All | __utmb __utmc | These cookies work together to calculate the average length of time users spend on our site. | __utmb 30 minutes, __utmc when you close the browser. |
| All | __utmt | Allows Google to limit the collection of data on high traffic sites | 10 minutes |
| All | __utmz | This cookie records information about how the page was reached (for example via a search engine result or a direct link). | 6 months |
| All | __utmmobile | This cookie is used to determine unique visitors to our site. | 2 years |
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| All | siteimproveses | This cookie is used by Siteimprove Analytics to track the sequence of pages a visitor looks at during a visit to the site. | When you close the browser |
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Functionality cookies
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| All pages | cookieconsent_dismissed | To prevent the cookie information box reappearing after you have closed it. | 1 year |
| www.merton.gov.uk | style | To remember if you have selected high visibility text options on some pages. | 1 year |
| localoffer.merton.gov.uk, merton-i.merton.gov.uk, directories.merton.gov.uk | __KBConsent__ | To ensure that you only see the cookie warning message once instead of on every page. | 1 year |
| planning.merton.gov.uk | MVMSession | To enable you to complete the task without re-entering information already given | 1 day |
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Strictly necessary cookies
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| www.merton.gov.uk | session | Allows you to view password protected web pages after logging in |
| webforms.merton.gov.uk | Firmstep2server | This cookie is used to direct your request to the appropriate server. Required to enable forms to work correctly |
| webforms.merton.gov.uk | Firmstep2session | Enables you to move between pages without losing the information you have already entered |
| webforms.merton.gov.uk | awselb | This cookie is used to direct your request to the appropriate server. Required to enable forms to work correctly |
| localoffer.merton.gov.uk, merton-i.merton.gov.uk, directories.merton.gov.uk | JSESSIONID | Contains a unique string to identify your session |
| localoffer.merton.gov.uk, merton-i.merton.gov.uk, directories.merton.gov.uk | __KBCookie__
__KBLoggedIn__ | __KBCookie__ allows you to change pages without your shortlist being emptied
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| netloan.merton.gov.uk | ASP.net_session | Enables you to move between pages without losing the information you have already entered |
| netloan.merton.gov.uk | aspxauth | Allows you to stay logged in as you change pages |
| onlineforms.merton.gov.uk | aspxauth | Allows you to stay logged in as you change pages |
| onlineforms.merton.gov.uk | ASP.net_sessionid | Enables you to move between pages without losing the information you have already entered |
| payments.merton.gov.uk | ASPSESSIONID | Enables you to move between pages without losing the information you have already entered |
| petitions.merton.gov.uk | ci_session | Essential if you want to log in. Enables you to go from one page to the next without your information being lost |
| planning.merton.gov.uk | ASPSESSIONID | Enables you to move between pages without losing the information you have already entered |
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| revsandbens.merton.gov.uk | session-id | Enables you to move between pages without losing the information you have already entered |
| www.civicaepay.co.uk | ASP.NET_SESSIONCOOKIE
MERTONWEBPAY_SessionId | Enables you to move between pages without losing the information you have already entered |
| www.civicaepay.co.uk | Names starting with "BIGipServer" | Ensures that your computer connects to the correct web server throughout your visit, so that you can make a payment successfully. |
| www.youngmerton.co.uk | ASP.net_SessionId | Essential in order to use the forum. It enables you to go from one page to the next without your information being lost. |
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fostering.merton.gov.uk | ID, _drt_, FLC, exchange_uid, __gads | google.com, doubleclick.net | From time to time we advertise online using the Google AdWords Remarketing service, which places these cookies on your computer. Some other websites, including Google, can use these cookies to display adverts based on your past visits to our website. | Visit Google Ads Settings or
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