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Essential cookies keep your information secure while you use the HM Land Registry: 1862 Act Register. We do not need to ask your permission to use them.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| 1862_digital_archives_cookie_policy | Saves your cookie consent settings | 1 year |
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With your permission, we use Google Analytics to collect data about how you use the HM Land Registry: 1862 Act Register. This information helps us to improve our service.
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Google Analytics stores anonymised information about:
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- the pages you visit
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- what you click on while you're using the service
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Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Checks if you’ve visited the service before. This helps us count how many people visit our site. | 2 years |
| _gid | Checks if you’ve visited the service before. This helps us count how many people visit our site. | 24 hours |