Cookie Policy

Cookies

Cookies are files which are sent to your computer or other access device from a web site which can be accessed at a later time by the same web site.  Cookies do not contain any personal information about you and cannot be used to identify an individual user.

We use cookies to provide us with anonymous information on how people use our website and to help us to know what they find interesting and useful on our website.

Most web browsers accept cookies by default. However, if you are uncomfortable with cookies, you may be able to set your web browser to refuse all cookies or to let you know when a cookie is sent to your computer - you can then choose whether to accept the cookie, or not.

Please note that by refusing our cookies or disabling future cookies you may not be able to use certain areas or features of our site.

How to control and delete cookies

The Welsh Language Commissioner will not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you. However, if you wish to restrict or block the cookies which are set you can do this through your browser settings. The Help function within your browser should tell you how.

Alternatively, you may wish to visit wwww.aboutcookies.org  which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer as well as more general information about cookies. For information on how to do this on the browser of your mobile phone you will need to refer to your handset manual.

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact on the functionality of our website.

Google Analytics

The Welsh Language Commissioner uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of the website and compile reports for us on activity on the website.

Google stores the information collected by the cookie on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.  

Learn more about privacy and security in Google Analytics. 

How to reject or delete this cookie:

http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html​​​​​​​​​​​​External link opens in a new window​

Cookies set by Third Party sites

To support our websites, we sometimes embed photos and video content from websites such as YouTube. As a result, when you visit a page with content embedded you may be presented with cookies from these websites. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the relevant third party website for more information about these.