Cookie Policy

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file downloaded on to your device when you access certain websites. Cookies allow sites to recognise your device when you make a return visit.

We use several types of cookies for a range of reasons across the University website.

Some are essential, while others you can opt out of or block. Opting out or blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

When you leave our website or click on links that lead to external websites, we are unable to control what cookies are set in any way. You will need to set your cookie preferences for those sites as well.

2. Why and how we use cookies

There are broadly four reasons why a cookie might be stored on your device when visiting the DELTA MAS website.

  • Cookies that make the website work properly for you and enable you to make use of the secure online services that we provide.
  • Cookies that collect data about your use of the website which is then anonymised and used to help us improve our online services.
  • Cookies that remember your preferences and make the site easier for you to use.
  • Cookies that are placed by third party services we make use of to enhance the information we present online. We have no control over these third party cookies.

These cookies are placed on your device either by DELTA MAS or by the third parties whose services we use as part of the website.

Some cookies are retained in your browser for only as long as you visit our website, while others persist for a longer specified or unspecified period.

3. How to block cookies

You can restrict or block cookies which are set during your use of the website by changing your browser’s settings. Some pages may not work if you completely disable cookies, but many third party cookies can be safely blocked.

Check information in your browser’s help section for specific instructions on how to manage cookies. Alternatively, websites such as “All About Cookies” provide comprehensive guidance.

Guide to managing cookies

4. A list of all the cookies used on our website.

4.1 Performance cookies

We use a number of tools that monitor visitor behaviour on our website to help us improve our information and services. – Google Analytics

4.1 Functionality cookies

Some cookies enable websites to remember choices their users make, for example, user name, language or text size.

4.2 Strictly neccesary cookies

Some cookies we place on your browser ensure that the DELTAMAS website delivers you information and services securely and optimally.

4.3 Third-party cookies

Some of our webpages use third-party services or software, such as maps, online videos or social networking features. Many of these services may set cookies on your device. – Google Maps – Google Analytics