Cookies
This statement applies only to the Saint Helena Government website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh. It does not cover links within this site to other websites.
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are simple text files; they cannot run software, install malware, or harm your device.
We use cookies to remember your preferences and settings so it is easier for you to use our site.
No personal information that directly identifies you is stored, and cookie data is not permanently retained on our servers.
You can manage or remove cookies at any time through your browser settings or our on-site cookie preferences panel.
For information on how we process personal data and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, please read our data protection information or contact our Data Protection Officer.
The cookies which are found on this site are as follows:
Strictly Necessary Cookies (do not require consent)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
| JSESSIONID | Used by the server to maintain an anonymous user session across requests. It does not store personal data. | Session | End of browser session |
Non-Essential / Analytics Cookies (require consent)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, helping manage high traffic without overloading servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to store and update a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
| __utma | An older Google Analytics cookie that tracks the number of visits, time of first visit, and most recent visit. | Analytics | 2 years |
You can assign or adjust consent via the cookie notice accessible through the widget in the bottom left of the browser. You can also opt out of Google Analytics cookies by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.