A cookie is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and remember your preferences or actions. Cookies can be 'session cookies' (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (remain until they expire or you delete them).

Local storage is a browser feature that allows websites to store information on your device. This data is persistent and remains after you close your browser.

Cookies and local storage do not usually contain information that personally identifies you. We do not use them to collect or store personal data.

We use cookies and local storage to:

We do not use cookies or local storage to track you across other websites, nor do we share your data with third parties for marketing.

Essential cookies are required for the website to function and to remember your preferences.

Essential local storage is used to remember your consent preferences.

You can manage your preferences for optional cookies and local storage below.

We use optional cookies from a self-hosted Matomo service for analytics. These cookies help us understand how the site is used, so we can improve it. All analytics data is anonymised and not shared with third parties.

Optional local storage is used to remember your preferences for code previews and theme.

We retain analytics and cookie data for up to 15 months, after which it is deleted. You can change your preferences at any time using the controls above, or by clearing cookies and local storage in your browser.

This statement only covers the Design System website at design.sis.gov.uk. This statement does not cover third party websites to which we may link. It does not cover the main SIS website. For information on the cookies used in the main SIS website, please review the SIS Cookies and Similar Technologies Policy .

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the 'last reviewed' date at the bottom of this page. Any changes will apply immediately.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us .