Cookies
Cookies are text files that identify your computer to our server; cookies in themselves do not identify the individual user, just the computer used.
Information for website visitors
The main University of Sheffield website uses cookies to monitor visitor traffic and to customise web page content based on your browser type, IP address or other anonymous information.
The link below will take you to the aboutcookies.org website that explains cookies in more detail. The website also provides guidance on how to control and delete cookies.
This website uses Google Analytics to analyze how users use the site. The link below contains information about Google Analytics and gives information on how you can opt out.
Google Analytics - Safeguarding your data
Information for website owners
If you are responsible for a University of Sheffield website then you must ensure that your website is compliant with the new law on cookies. Changes to the law mean that website owners must gain consent before placing certain types of cookie on visitors’ devices.
Main University website - CiCS has taken steps to ensure that the main University website (www.sheffield.ac.uk) and any pages hosted on the website (such as www.sheffield.ac.uk/cics) are compliant. Unless you are embedding additional content that uses cookies then no further action is necessary.
Other websites - If you are hosting a website anywhere else (for example, a cPanel account, external hosting or your own web server) then you must take action to ensure that your website is compliant with the law.
The ICC UK Cookie Guide includes an introduction to the new law and practical advice on achieving compliance.
General information about the new law can be found on the ICO website.
Further information
If you require further information about the University’s use of cookies or are responsible for a website and require assistance in assessing your website then please contact the University’s Web Team.