Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit.
They are widely used in order to make websites work, remember settings for the next time you visit a website or to provide information to the owners of the website
The following table explains the cookies that the Edinburgh College Online Application System uses:
| Cookie |
Purpose |
Removed |
| ASP.NET_SessionID |
This cookie is created as soon as you visit any page of this website. This cookie contains a randomly generated reference number and is used by the website to ensure that other users cannot see your information. |
This cookie is removed when you close your browser |
| CWebAuth |
This cookie is created when a user logs into the website. It contains the username and an expiry time for your login. This information is encrypted so can only be accessed by the website. This cookie is used by the website to remember that you are logged in as you move through the system. |
This cookie is removed when you logout of the Online Application System or when you close your browser |
All of the above cookies are essential for the operation of the Edinburgh College Online Application System.
By logging into the website you are giving your consent to have these cookies placed on your computer.
Edinburgh College does not use these cookies to gather any information about you or your computer.