Accessibility
A persistent cookie is used to save the personal settings a visitor chooses on the Accessibility page regarding font, text colour, spacing, etc. If you do not accept cookies, you cannot select any customised settings.
About cookies
Cookies are small text files, created by the website visited, that contain data. They are stored on the visitor's computer with the aim of giving the visitor access to various functions.
There are two types of cookies:
- A session cookie is temporarily stored in the computer's memory while the visitor is browsing the website. The session cookie is erased when the web browser is closed.
- A persistent cookie remains on the visitor's computer until it is deleted.
Customising the website
A persistent cookie is used to save your personal settings for font size, text colour, line spacing, and more.
By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies. If you do not wish to accept cookies, it will not be possible to customise settings on the site – you will need to adjust them in your browser instead.
If you do not accept cookies
If you do not accept the use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings. You can either choose not to accept any cookies at all or receive a prompt each time a website attempts to place a cookie on your computer. You can also delete previously stored cookies in your browser – see your browser’s help pages for more information.
The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) provides more information about cookies, how they are used, and how to find them on your computer.
Cookies and data collection on his.se
We use cookies for several reasons. Below, we describe what they are and what we use them for.
Analytics tool for visitor statistics
The University of Skövde uses the analytics tool Matomo to understand how visitors use the website. The purpose of visitor statistics is to gain insight into the content visitors seek and to improve the user experience. The analytics tool uses JavaScript and cookies. The information generated, such as IP addresses, is anonymised and forwarded to the provider for storage on servers within the EU.
Chat function
We use a chat function, ImBox, on our pages under Education and Library. If you use the chat, we store information such as how long the chat has lasted and how many different inquiries we have received. This information is stored for a limited time. If you opt out of cookies for statistics and performance, the chat function will not be available.
Change cookie settings on his.se
If you want to modify your cookie preferences on his.se, you can access the settings again.