INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COOKIES

This page contains comprehensive information about first and third party cookies used on UTV’s Website, in accordance with The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011.

INTRODUCTION

By accessing and using our Website, you are agreeing we can set and use cookies.

Please do read the information carefully so you know why we’re using cookies on this site, how we’re using them, and how you can turn them off or delete them.

If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please refrain from accessing this Website in the future.

To learn how to delete or disable cookies now, you can visit http://www.aboutcookies.org/default.aspx.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small files containing a combination of letters and numbers stored on your browser and your computer’s hard drive when you visit websites.

They are commonly used by websites to improve your browsing experience and deliver a better and more personalised service.

They generally make online content, services and advertising more relevant and useful to you. They also help make websites faster and easier to use.

Please note that cookies cannot be used to use programmes on your computer, access information on your hard drive or deliver viruses.

HOW DOES UTV USE COOKIES?

The UTV Facilities website set cookies when you visit the website to distinguish your visit from that of other users in order to optimise our services.

Our cookies help us provide you with a better user experience and more relevant functionality.

The cookies that we use only collect anonymous information. They don’t tell us who you are.

Unless you have adjusted your browser setting to refuse all cookies, our system will issue cookies as soon you visit our Website.

If you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of the Website.

Please note that third parties may also use cookies, which we do not set ourselves. More information on third party cookies is available below.

WHAT COOKIES ARE BEING USED ON THE WEBSITE?

There are two types of cookies on this website – first party cookies which are set by us, and third party cookies which are set by others. Cookies used on this website do not collect personal information.

Detailed information about our first party cookies:

What is the cookie called?What does it do?Where is it? When does it expire?What is its type?Where can I find more information?
ASP.NET_SessionIdIt stores a session id when you first visit the site.All pages1 yearFirst party /Persistent (UTV session)http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899918
__utmzIt stores the type of referral used by the visitor to reach your site, whether via a direct method, a referring link, a website search, or a campaign such as an ad or an email link. It is used to calculate search engine traffic, ad campaigns and page navigation within the site. It is updated with each page view.All pages6 months from set/updateFirst party/Persistent (Google Analytics) http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html
__utmaThis cookie is used to determine the number of unique visitors to the site and it is updated with each page view. All pages 2 years from set/updateFirst party/Persistent (Google Analytics) http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html
__utmbThis cookie is used to establish and continue a user session. Each time a user visits a different page on your site; this cookie is updated to expire in 30 minutes, thus continuing a single session for as long as user activity continues within 30-minute intervals. This cookie expires when a user pauses on a page for longer than 30 minutes. All pages30 minutes from set/updateFirst party/Session (Google Analytics) http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html
__utmcThis cookie operated in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to record the length of individual session on the website. All pages 1 year from set/updateFirst party/Persistent (Google Analytics) http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html

Detailed information about third party cookies:

Organisation setting the cookieWhat does it do?Where is it? When does it expire?What is its type?Where can I find more information?
JWPlayerThe JW Player, which we use for video content produced by UTV may create a flash cookie to save your viewing preferences, for example preferred volume. These cookies are identified as being set by the u.tv website as we use their embedded UTV Everywhere player.On pages where videos are used.NeverThird Party (JWPlayer)To learn how to delete Flash cookies, visit http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/disable-local-shared-objects-flash.html
ADTECHAdtech is the advertising server used by the UTV Player. While corporate videos are not served any ads, the video calls are still pass through Adtech, which set the following cookies: CfP, JEB2. On pages where videos are used.VariesThird party (ADTECH) http://www.adtech.com/cookie_opt-out/
GoogleWe use an embedded Google map on our Contact Us page. When this page is loaded by users Google servers place the following cookies: SID, PREF, NIDContact Us pageVaries. Up to 2 yearsThird Party (Google)http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html

HOW DO I TURN COOKIES OFF OR DELETE THEM?

You can block most cookies (except for Flash cookies) by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari all include a "Do Not Track" option.

If you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our sites, or you may experience reduced functionality when accessing certain services.

To find out how to disable/enable cookies or delete the cookies which have already been stored on your computer, please visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Generally you can't delete Flash cookies (also known as local shared objects) with browser settings, but Adobe’s website provides information on how to delete or disable them. You can find more about this here: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/disable-local-shared-objects-flash.html

Please note that if you disable Flash cookies, you will not be able to play our video content.

If you want to delete cookies from the browser on your mobile phone or any other device, you will need to refer to your handset manual.

CONTACT US

Questions, comments and requests regarding this page are welcomed. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us by completing the form in the Contact Us section of this Website.