Cookies Policy
Health Library and Information Services Directory
Last updated: 23 June 2025
This cookies policy applies to the Health Library & Information Services Directory, operated by NHS England Workforce, Training and Education Directorate in partnership with CILIP HLG and accessible at https://hlisd.org.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account (for registered users)
- Understand how visitors use our website to help us improve it
- Ensure our website remains secure and functions properly
Types of cookies we use
Essential/Functional Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in when you access restricted areas of the website
- Security cookies: Help protect against fraudulent activity and maintain website security
- Load balancing cookies: Ensure the website runs smoothly by distributing traffic
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:
- How visitors navigate through the website
- Popular search terms and content
- Technical information such as browser type and screen resolution
We use this information to improve our website's performance and user experience. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Managing your cookie preferences
Your choices
- Essential cookies: These cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function
- Performance/Analytics cookies: You can choose to accept or decline these cookies
How to control cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Third-party cookies
We do not use third-party advertising or social media cookies. Any third-party cookies are limited to essential services that help us operate the website securely and analyse its performance.
Data retention
- Essential cookies: Retained for the duration of your session or as needed for security purposes
- Analytics cookies: Data is typically retained for 14 months before being automatically deleted
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: support@hlisd.org
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.