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_email | Stores the email address for your current session | 8 hours |
| aps_role | Stores your role for your current session | 8 hours |
| aps_oauth_state | Helps protect the sign-in journey by matching the sign-in request to the callback | 5 minutes |
Third-party cookies
Sign in is provided by Amazon Cognito Hosted UI. When you use the sign-in pages hosted on the Cognito domain, Cognito may set its own cookies on that domain.
More information
You can find general guidance about managing cookies at https://www.aboutcookies.org/.