Privacy Statement
About this statement
Oxford Mosaic is the University of Oxford’s Web Platform. This statement explains how private information will generally be handled when you visit websites run on the Oxford Mosaic platform and site specific policies in accordance with LMH's Privacy Policies.
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Cookies
Oxford Mosaic websites use 'cookies'. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we place on your computer or mobile device, if you agree. These cookies allow us to distinguish you from other website users, which helps us to provide you with a good experience and to continually improve our websites.
Cookies may be set either by the website ('first party cookies') or by a third party website ('third party cookies'). The tables below identify the cookies we use and explains the purposes for which they are used. Details of third party cookies, in the tables below, are based on information available to date. We continue to collect this and accordingly, may update this information from time to time.
Drupal
Oxford Mosaic is run on the Drupal content management system (CMS). Drupal sets some cookies in order to improve the user experience and assist in the delivery of the site (e.g. to test whether a user has JavaScript enabled.) The following cookies are set by Drupal on this site:
Cookie ID |
Purpose |
Contains or Links to personal data |
Data |
Type |
Lifespan |
ccShowCookieIcon |
Records whether or not to show the Cookie Control icon |
no |
text |
Persistent |
90 days |
[sitename]_cookiecontrol |
Records the fact that you as a user have agreed to accept cookies from this site |
no |
text |
Persistent |
90 days |
has_js |
Determines whether or not JavaScript is enabled so that Drupal can more efficiently perform operations to enhance the user experience |
no |
boolean |
Session |
End of session |
Please note that the only cookie that is set before you consent to cookies is the 'has_js' cookie; it is not currently possible for the site to function without setting this cookie.
Google Analytics
Oxford Mosaic websites use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the sites. Google Analytics uses a cookie to record information about usage. Site owners and platform administrators use the information to compile reports and to help improve websites and management of the platform. The cookie collects information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to websites, where visitors have come from and the pages they visited. For further information on how Google Analytics handles user data please see the overview of Google Analytics privacy. The table below shows details of the cookie that Google analytics uses:
Cookie ID |
Purpose |
Contains or Links to personal data |
Data |
Type |
Lifespan |
_ga |
Tracking for statistics |
no |
Visitor ID (Anonymous) |
Persistent |
2 years |
Further information
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Contact
Any queries or concerns about privacy on the Oxford Mosaic web platform may be sent by email to oxfordmosaic@it.ox.ac.uk.
Lady Margaret Hall Privacy Policies
Lady Margaret Hall is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. Please visit our main College website here to find more details on our data protection policies, privacy notices and ROPAs.