How cookies are used by the ASU Website
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer. ASU only uses cookies to give data on how the website is used and to record whether you are logged in on the Members page. This cannot be used to identify you personally. The data, provided by Google Analytics, is used to improve the website and to ensure that the browsers and devices that are used are covered by the website format and style.
Google Analytics
| Name | Typical content | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _utma | randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _utmb | randomly generated number | 30 minutes |
| _utmz | randomly generated number and information about how the page was reached (eg directly or via a link, organic search or paid search) | 6 months |
| _utmobile | randomly generated number | 2 years |
Full details on the cookies set by Google Analytics are published on the Google website. Google also publishes a browser add-on to allow you to choose that information about your website visit is not sent to Google Analytics.
- Cookies set by Google Analytics (Opens new window or tab)
- Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on (Opens new window or tab)
Session Cookie
The Members Only login page sets a session cookie which records the fact that a successful password has been entered. This expires when you leave the website. No permanent information is stored on your computer.
How to manage your cookies
To find out how to manage what cookies you allow, see your browser's help section or your mobile phone manual. Or you can visit one of the sites below, which have detailed information on how to manage, control or delete cookies.