Last Updated: 8 May 2018
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and applies to the following websites
- www.iriss.org.uk
- all subdomains of iriss.org.uk
- mindreel.org.uk
- www.researchunbound.org.uk
- www.foodforthoughtproject.info
- www.lgbtgoodpractice.org.uk
1 What are cookies?
A cookie is a small piece of information stored in a text file on your device when you visit a website. A cookie records your preferences when using a particular site, ensuring that you are not shown the same information and/or are only shown information you have stated that you are interested in. For more information about cookies visit the All About Cookies.org website.
How to Manage Cookies
Most popular web browsers allow you to control cookies. You can set your browser to accept or reject particular cookies, please visit the ICO Cookies website for details of how to control or remove cookies using different browsers. If you remove cookies from your device there may be some deterioration in the service you receive.
2 How does Iriss use cookies?
Iriss uses cookies for monitoring and improving usage of our websites. When you visit an Iriss website we will display a notification to alert you if cookies are used by that site and for you to give consent. We set a cookie to know that you've seen the notification and will not show it again for a few months after you agree.
Essential Cookies
We set a cookie to record if you have given consent to use cookies.
www.iriss.org.uk, mindreel.org.uk, pilotlight.iriss.org.uk, lx.iriss.org.uk only
| Name | Expires |
|---|---|
| cookie-agreed | 100 days |
www.researchunbound.org.uk only
| Name | Expires |
|---|---|
| cookie_notice_accepted | 3 months |
www.lgbtgoodpractice.org.uk, ff.iriss.org.uk only
| Name | Expires |
|---|---|
| cookieconsent_status | 1 year |
To test if you have JavaScript enabled
mindreel.org.uk, pilotlight.iriss.org.uk, lx.iriss.org.uk only
| Name | Expires |
|---|---|
| has_js | At end of session |
For websites with accounts or logins we use cookies to change the user interface for authenticated users
blogs.iriss.org.uk only
| Name | Expires |
|---|---|
| spo_XX_fa (Where XX is a number) | 30 minutes |
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to measure the use of our websites.
- which pages are visited
- what source/medium the user visited us from
- how long users spend on each page to measure whether our content is being read
- approximate geographical location of users to determine the reach of our work
- what devices and networks are accessing our content so we can improve our design and performance of our website
- counting downloads and interactions on web pages.
We do not use any Remarketing or Advertising Reporting features like Demographics and Interest Reports. There is no personally identifying data stored within Google Analytics.
Google Analytics Cookies
| Name | Expires |
|---|---|
| _ga | 2 years |
| _gid | 24 hours |
| _ga | 1 minute |
3 Third party cookies
On Iriss websites
We embed content and code from other third party services. These websites may set their own cookies, use their own analytics and track your usage or customise content provided to you. Please check the relevant third party websites for more detail. These include:
- Vimeo - Cookie policy
- Twitter - Our use of cookies and similar technologies
- SoundCloud - Cookies policy
- YouTube - How Google uses cookies
- Flickr - Policy on Cookies
- Slideshare - LinkedIn Cookie Policy
- Hotjar - Cookie information
4 External websites
These are where you may be using Iriss services but are not on an Iriss website.
Mailing list
If you subscribe to our email mailing list you will be accessing MailChimp. MailChimp will use web beacons, pixels (or "clear gifs"") and other tracking technologies.This is used by Iriss to determine whether emails have been opened and links clicked on to determine the effectiveness of campaigns. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list by following the link in the email.
Events
If you book an event organised by Iriss you will usually be accessing the Eventbrite website
- Eventbrite Cookie Statement
Surveys
If you take a survey you will be accessing the SurveyMonkey website
5 Opting out
Iriss places adverts on Google Search via Google AdWords and also Twitter and Facebook. These sites may use cookies to track whether you have interacted with our ads
| Third party service | How to opt out |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | To opt-out of analysis by Google Analytics on our website and other websites Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on |
| Your privacy controls for personalized ads | |
| How can I adjust how ads are targeted to me based on my activity off of Facebook? |
