Cookies are small files which sit on your computer and record specific interactions between you and this website, and in some cases, other websites. This information is sometimes shared with the University of Cambridge, and in other cases, third parties. Below is more detail about the cookies we use, what they record and who the information is shared with.

Further information can be found on the University’s cookies webpage (link opens in new tab).

In addition to the cookies listed on the cookies’ webpage, Moodle

• Will set the following cookies:

MoodleSession	This Strictly Necessary cookie provides continuity and maintains your login from page to page. When you log out or close the browser this cookie is destroyed (in your browser and on the server).

• May set the following cookie:

MOODLEID_	This cookie records the username you log in as when you visit the site and allows the username field to be automatically filled in the next time you visit. Refusing this cookie means you will have to retype your username each time you log in.

Further cookies are set by the University’s external Moodle provider:

_pk_id.* and _pk_ses*	Used by the University of Cambridge and Catalyst IT Europe (Matomo Analytics service). We use Matomo to understand how users are navigating the Moodle LMS site and to observe patterns of activity during peak usage periods to better provision infrastructure resources. IP addresses are recorded. Cookie duration: 1 year. More information: Catalyst's privacy policy (link opens in new tab).

Last review:  30^th September 2025.

If you have any comments or concerns, or need any help or support, please contact the Moodle Helpdesk on moodlehelp@uis.cam.ac.uk.