Cookies

Use of cookies on our website

What is a cookie?

Cookies are simple text files that a site saves to your computer or mobile device using your website browser. Only that server will be able to retrieve or read the contents of that cookie and each cookie is unique to your web browser.

Cookies are either set by the website you are visiting, in which case they are referred to as ‘first-party cookies’, or are ‘third-party cookies’ set by other websites and services that run content on the page you are viewing.

Most websites use cookies to improve their users’ experience. For example, cookie-enabled websites don’t think you’re a new visitor every time you move to a new page on a site and therefore improve your user experience by letting you navigate between pages more quickly and easily.

They also allow a website to remember you, and your browsing preferences, either for the duration of your visit using a ‘session cookie’ or for repeat visits using a ‘persistent cookie’ (explanations for all types of cookies can be found under ‘types of cookies’).

Our cookies policy

To make full use of the features on the Norwich University of the Arts website, your computer or mobile device will need to accept cookies. Don’t worry – we don’t use cookies to store sensitive information, such as your name, address or payment details. They simply allow us to provide you with personalised features to make your visit to our website as smooth and relevant to you as possible.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. You can do this using the Consent Preferences link in the bottom right of any page of our website, or by modifying the settings in your browser, at any time. You may not be able to use all the interactive features of our site if the cookies are disabled.

You may need to refresh your page for your settings to take effect.

Types of cookie

First-party cookies

First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting and they can only be read by that site. They can make your experience on the web more efficient by recording your browsing activities, such as what pages and content you’ve looked at, when you visited, what you searched for and whether you clicked on an ad.

Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are set by a different organisation to the owner of the website you are visiting. This could be a company advertising on the site you’re visiting, for example, or a site that contains embedded content, such as Twitter or Facebook. Those websites may send you cookies and they control the setting of those cookies, not the site you are visiting.

Session cookies

Session cookies are stored temporarily during a browsing session and are deleted from the user’s device when the browser is closed.

Persistent cookies

This type of cookie is saved on your computer for a fixed period and is not deleted when the browser is closed. These cookies are used to save your preferences so that they persist when you return to the website.

Enabling/disabling cookies

People approach cookies differently. Some want their visit to be as quick, simple and relevant as possible, and are happy for cookies to support that experience. Others prefer greater privacy and are willing to lose some functionality in order to remain more anonymous.

Most browsers let you manage how cookies are used. Depending on whether you use Google Chrome, Safari or another browser, you can choose to allow, limit or delete cookies. To update your settings, use the Help menu or look under Tools for options such as Privacy or Settings.

If you disable cookies you may limit your browsing experience. For example, you may need to enter information repeatedly, or you might not get personalised content or ads that are meaningful to you. However, most browsers’ settings will allow you to block third-party cookies without also disabling first-party cookies.

Cookies that we use

Other information

If you require further information about how your personal information is held and processed by us please contact the University’s Data Protection Officer, email dataprotection@norwichuni.ac.uk.

Postal address

Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House
3 -7 Redwell St
Norwich
NR2 4SN

For further information on cookies visit www.allaboutcookies.org

See our website privacy notice

We try to meet the highest standards when collecting and using personal information.  If you have any concerns with regard to your personal information, please contact us at the above address. You have a right to complain to the Information Commissioners Office about the way in which we process your personal information. Please see www.ico.org.uk/concerns.