Effective date: October 13, 2025
Last updated: October 13, 2025
At the University of Hertfordshire (the “University”) we believe strongly in protecting our users’ privacy. You can view the Privacy Notice for the Halo Randomised Controlled Trial (“the Halo Research Project”) by clicking this link.
This Cookie Policy explains how the website for the Halo Research Project (‘the ‘Website’) uses cookies.
The Privacy Notice and this Cookie Policy may be updated from time-to-time. You should check this page regularly to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.
How do we use cookies?
Our website uses only first-party cookies. First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function properly and do not collect any personally identifiable data.
Types of cookies we use
Functional
Functional cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
| Name | Duration | Function |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session | Detects if the user’s browser supports emoji rendering |
| adobeCleanFontAdded | Session | Indicates whether Adobe Fonts have been loaded to prevent duplication |
| wp-settings-1 | 1 year | Stores user preferences for the admin interface |
| wp-settings-time-1 | 1 year | Records the time the wp-settings-1 cookie was set |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Session | Tests if cookies are enabled in the browser |
| itsec_interstitial_browser | Session | Used to verify browser legitimacy and prevent fraudulent access |
| wordpress_logged_in_7e883c31d0ab43be66e7f0a22a309d89 | Session | Identifies the logged-in user and maintains authentication across pages |
Manage cookie preferences
You are unable to modify your cookie settings via the Halo website. This is because the use of cookies is essential to the Halo research project. You consented to our use of cookies as part of your consent to take part in the project as a whole.
Contact details
For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us via halo@herts.ac.uk.