1. What are cookies?


A cookie is a text file that is stored on your computer or mobile device by a website that you access. It will contain some anonymous information such as a unique identifier and the site name and some digits and numbers. It allows a website to remember things like your preferences or what's in your shopping basket.

Cookies do lots of different things, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, storing your preferences, and generally improving your experience of a website. Cookies make the interaction between you and the website faster and easier. They allow a website to identify that you are a new visitor every time you move to a new page on the site – for example, when you enter your login details and move to another page it won't recognise you and it won't be able to keep you logged in.

By using and browsing the RCGP Learning website, you consent to cookies being used in accordance with our policy. If you do not consent, you must turn off cookies or refrain from using the site.

Most browsers allow you to turn off cookies. To do this, look at the 'help' menu on your browser. Switching off cookies may restrict your use of the website and/or delay or affect the way in which it operates.

2. What types of cookies are there?


Broadly, there are 3 types of cookie:

Third party cookies


Third party cookies are set by another website. For example, we use a third-party analytics company who set their own cookie to perform this service.

Session cookies


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

Persistent cookies


Persistent cookies are saved on your computer for a fixed period (usually a year or longer) and are not deleted when the browser is closed. They are used where we need to know who you are for more than one browsing session. For example, we use this type of cookie to store your preferences, so that they are remembered for the next visit.

They are used on the main RCGP website, Trainee ePortfolio, Revalidation ePortfolio, Research Ready, Practice Accreditation, Self Service Area and Online learning sites.

Why does RCGP use cookies?

  • To provide personalised services to individual users. and to improve your user experience by enabling the website to 'remember' you, either for the duration of your visit (using a 'session cookie') or for repeat visits (using a persistent cookie').
  • To help us to monitor and improve the services we offer.

Managing Cookies

  • For more information about cookies and managing them, please visit aboutcookies.org.uk, which includes, information about how they can be disabled in most commonly used browsers. However, you should be aware that disabling certain cookies may cause the website not to function properly.
  • How to control cookies
  • The RCGP shop pages provide further information about processing of data collected via online ordering. RCGP shop terms and conditions.

Processing and retention of personal data


All personal data is processed in accordance with the UK data protection and privacy electronic communication laws and regulation. We will not pass any of your personal data to outside organisations or individuals without your express consent.

  • You have a right to know about the personal information the RCGP holds about you, and to have your data corrected or deleted.

3. What cookies does the RCGP Learning site use?

Strictly necessary


Strictly necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.

Provider Cookie name Value
Moodle MoodleSession
  MOODLEID1_  
  EU_COOKIE_LAW_CONSENT  
  CookieControl  
Salesforce MDL_SSP_SessID
MDL_SSP_AuthToken


Analytics


Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.

Provider Cookie name Value
Google _ga GA1.4.1011140360.1651754256 / GA1.3.1011140360.1651754256
_ga_FGH3VD09DX GS1.1.1654521529.2.1.1654521626.0
Hotjar hjSessionUser_4989436

_hjSession_4989436  

Marketing


Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging, and therefore more valuable.

Provider Cookie name Value
Google Ads IDE
Facebook _fbp fb.2.1654521553364.259100910
Linked In bcookie v=2&970e3c98-eb52-4972-8c7c-922e4bcbb6d5
  li_gc MTswOzE3MTg3OTgwMTk7MjswMjEaIEpnUsVBip1NeReVKcAuUrxb5lekaJzzqM46jLajug==
  li_sugr 2152acc4-90f6-4cc0-a73a-e3b7e4deaa34
  lidc b=OGST04:s=O:r=O:a=O:p=O:g=3222:u=1:x=1:i=1718798019:t=1718884419: v=2:sig=AQFuDs_sIzliD9OgQyqAhj_wAs-f2T9I

Contact


Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted by email and post at the following address:

Royal College of General Practitioners
30 Euston Square
London
NW1 2FB
Email: info.dataprotection@rcgp.og.uk


Last modified: Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 1:10 PM