Privacy Notice and Cookies

The use of Cookies and related Technologies on this website

What is a Cookie?
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Not all websites put a cookie on your computer but these days many do for a number of reasons. Sometimes the cookie only stays on your computer for the time that you are on the website these are known as session cookies and are generally necessary in order for the website to function correctly. These cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

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Session Cookies
This website uses a standard session cookie which does not store any personal information and is necessary for the website to function correctly. This is the active server pages (.asp) session cookie which is deleted as soon as you close your browser.

Preference Cookies
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Web Analytics Cookies
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Third Party Cookies
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Server Log Information
When someone visits www.classics.ox.ac.uk we collect standard server log information relating to the numbers of visits to pages on this website, from what country the visitor originated, at what time of day, what type of browser the user was using etc. This information is collected in aggregate, anonymously so it does not identify anyone and this technology does not use cookies.

Information you provide
Any personal information provided by you including your email address will only be used for the purpose for which it was intended. We will not pass on your information to third parties for the purpose of marketing/advertising or otherwise. The only exception to this would be if we were instructed to provide such information by a court of law.

If you have any concerns regarding the use of cookies and privacy please email itsupport@classics.ox.ac.uk

The table below shows the cookies we use and why with a link to more information, if available.

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Last updated: June 12, 2012