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How TaxTim uses cookies to provide a customised experience
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Types of cookie
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Use of cookies by TaxTim
The following table explains the way in which we use cookies on this website.
By using this website, you agree that we can place these cookies on your computer/device for the stated purposes.
| Provider | Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| TaxTim | Tim | Stores temporary identifier for ease of login. | First party persistent | 1 year |
| TaxTim | TaxTim_hello | Stores identifier to link user experience across multiple devices. | First party persistent | 2 years |
| TaxTim | PHPSESSID | Stores temporary user state information for system use. Includes first name. | First party session | 20 minutes |
| Google Analytics | _ga | Stores origin of inbound web request for reporting and statistical purposes. | Third party persistent | 2 years |
