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Our cookie policy explains the different types of cookies used on mallontechnology.com, what they are used for and how long they are stored for. We have also provided information on how you can manage and control cookies using your browser.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file, typically of letters and numbers, downloaded onto a device when the user accesses certain websites. Cookies are created when a user’s browser loads a particular website. Every time a user goes back to the same website, the browser retrieves and send this file to the website’s server.
Cookies are designed to be a reliable mechanism for website to remember information or to record a user’s browsing activity. They are used by web developers to help users navigate their website more efficiently and perform certain functions. Due to their core role of enhancing and enabling usability or site processes, disabling cookies may prevent users from accessing certain websites.
More information on cookies can be found by visiting All About Cookies.org
How are cookies used on this site?
Mallon uses cookies only for the function that is strictly necessary for services that are explicitly requested by the user for their session as per Regulation 6 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.
This website uses two types of cookies, which can be classified as either “first” or “third” party. First party cookies are set by Mallon, third–party cookies are set by a domain other than the one being visited. The uses of cookies on the Mallon website are detailed below.
Session Cookies
Session cookies allow websites to link in the actions of a user during a browser session. Session cookies are temporary and are generally erased when you close your browser. We use the following session cookies:
| Service: Webserver Name: PHPSESSID Purpose: Used for managing user sessions on the website by generating a random user ID that tracks the pages you access. The cookie generates statistical data that is used to help us improve the website Type: First Party |
| Service: Google Analytics Name: _gat Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates Type: First Party |
| Service: Google Analytics Name: _gid Purpose: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor used the website Type: First Party |
| Service: typekit.net Name: p.gif Purpose: Used to track the use of specialist fonts on our website Type: Third Party |
| Service: Google Ads Name: ads/ga–audience Purpose: Used by Google Ads to re–engage visitors that are likely to convert customers based on the visitor’s online behaviour across websites Type: Third Party |
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies are stored on a user’s device in between browser sessions and allow the preferences or action of the user across a site to be remembered. We use the following persistent cookies:
| Service: CloudFlare Name: _cfduid Purpose: Used by the content network, CloudFlare, to identify trusted web traffic Type: Third Party Duration: 1 year |
| Service: Google Analytics Name: _ga Purpose: Used to determine unique visitors to mallontechnology.com and is updated with each page view. Additionally, this cookie is provided with a unique ID that Google Analytics uses to ensure both the validity and accessibility of the cookie as an extra security measure Type: First Party Duration: 2 years |
| Service: sharethis.com Name: _ab12# Purpose: Pending Type: First Party Duration: 2 years |
Managing Cookies
Cookies can be controlled and managed through most browsers, which allow you to view, manage, delete and block their use for a website. Generally, your browser will offer you the choice to accept, refuse or delete cookies at all times, or those from providers that website owners use (third–party cookies), or those from specific websites.
Please note: removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and as a result, some functionality may no longer be available to you.
As different browsers provide their users with different controls, we have included guidance on how to control cookies for common browsers in the links below:
Further Information
For further information on cookies, their uses and how to control them, please visit:
Additionally, for guidance on the rules and uses of cookies, please visit the Information Commissioner’s Office website: