At Knowsley Open Gateway Service (KOGS), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a safe, helpful experience when using our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on https://kogs.online.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly and to understand how our visitors use our site so we can continue to improve the support we offer. We do not use cookies to track individuals for advertising purposes.
We categorise the cookies we use into the following types:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Purpose: Essential site functionality and security.
Consent: These do not require your consent, as they are required for the service you have requested.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Purpose: To improve site navigation and ensure you can find the mental health resources you need quickly.
Data collected: All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
3. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may use tools provided by third parties. For example:
Google Analytics: We use this to understand how our website is used. These cookies collect information about your visit to our site, such as the pages you visited and the time you spent on the site.
Embedded Content: If we embed videos or links from social media or other mental health partners, those external sites may set their own cookies when you interact with them. We do not control these cookies; please refer to the respective third-party websites for their own cookie policies.
4. How to manage your cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most web browsers allow you to:
* View the cookies you have and delete them on an individual basis.
* Block third-party cookies.
* Block cookies from particular sites.
* Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended.
For more information on how to manage cookies, you can visit [www.aboutcookies.org](https://www.aboutcookies.org).
5. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or to comply with new legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Phone: 0151 488 6648
7. Cookies being used on this site
Necessary
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Discovered Cookies
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-* | kogs.online | 1 year |
| Description |
|---|
| CookieYes sets this cookie for consent solution management. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
cookieyes.com |
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | .youtube.com | 6 months |
| Description |
|---|
| YouTube sets this cookie to store the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
youtube.com |
Functional
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.Discovered Cookies
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | .youtube.com | 6 months |
| Description |
|---|
| A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
youtube.com |
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | youtube.com | Never Expires |
| Description |
|---|
| The cookie ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY is used by YouTube to store the last search result entry that was clicked by the user. This information is used to improve the user experience by providing more relevant search results in the future. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
youtube.com |
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.Discovered Cookies
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga_* | .kogs.online | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| Description |
|---|
| Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
google-analytics.com|googletagmanager.co… |
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | .kogs.online | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
| Description |
|---|
| Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
google-analytics.com|googletagmanager.co… |
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSC | .youtube.com | session |
| Description |
|---|
| YSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
youtube.com |
Advertisements
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.Discovered Cookies
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Secure-YNID | .youtube.com | 6 months |
| Description |
|---|
| YouTube cookie used to protect user security and prevent fraud, especially during the login process. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
youtube.com |
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | .youtube.com | 6 months |
| Description |
|---|
| YouTube sets this cookie to manage feature rollout and experimentation. It helps Google control which new features or interface changes are shown to users as part of testing and staged rollouts, ensuring consistent experience for a given user during an experiment. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
youtube.com |
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Secure-YEC | .youtube.com | past |
| Description |
|---|
| Description is currently not available. |
| Script URL pattern |
|---|
|
youtube.com |