We sometimes place small data files on your computer. These are known as cookies. Most websites do this.

They improve things by:

• remembering settings, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you visit a new page
• remembering information you've given so you don't need to keep entering it
• measuring how you use the website so we can make sure it meets your needs

We only use cookies that are essential for the website to function correctly.

Under the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), consent is not required for these essential cookies:

• .AspNetCore.Antiforgery
  This is an anti-forgery cookie. It is designed to stop unauthorised posting of content to our website, known as Cross-Site Request Forgery. It holds no information about the user.
• ARRAffinity, ARRAffinitySameSite
  This cookie is set by Microsoft Azure (where we host our website) to ensure that your requests are always sent to the same server instance. It helps maintain session consistency and security in load-balanced environments.
• FCUserAddress, FCUserUprn
  These cookies are used to remember your 'Saved' address (e.g. "1 Main Street, Falkirk") and Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN). The website uses these to show you local information such as your bin collections, local Councillor, school catchments etc.

Our website may contain embedded content and social media third-party cookies. Cookies placed on your computer or mobile device from a third party are not related to falkirk.gov.uk. The Council does not control how a third party uses their cookies. Please check third party websites' privacy policies for more information:

• Twitter privacy policy
• YouTube privacy policy
• Facebook data use policy