Cookies
The APS permit application service puts small files (known as ‘cookies’) onto your computer to help the service work.
Cookies are used to:
- keep you signed in
- support security during sign in
We do not currently use analytics cookies in this service.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the service to work.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| aps_user_id | Stores your user ID for your current session | 30 minutes of inactivity |
| aps_email | Stores the email address for your current session | 30 minutes of inactivity |
| aps_role | Stores your role for your current session | 30 minutes of inactivity |
| aps_session_expires_at | Stores the session expiry time so a timeout warning can be shown before you are signed out | 30 minutes of inactivity |
Third-party cookies
We use Amazon Cognito to manage user accounts and verify sign-in details. The sign in, account creation and password reset pages are part of this service, and we do not use third-party cookies for these journeys.
More information
You can find general guidance about managing cookies at https://www.aboutcookies.org/.