What are cookies?
A cookie is a simple text file which stores small pieces of information. When you visit one of our websites its server saves the cookie onto your computer or other device. Only that platform’s server will be able to read or retrieve the contents of that cookie.
Cookies do many different jobs like storing your preferences, helping you navigate effectively, and improving your overall experience of a website. Cookies make the interaction between you and our platforms quicker and easier. For example, a cookie might store information so you don’t have to keep entering it.
How does Standard Life use cookies?
Some cookies are needed to make our websites work and can’t be turned off. Others are optional and you can change your preferences at any time in by using the button below:
This site uses cookies to improve your experience.
We use strictly necessary cookies when you visit our website to give you the best experience possible and to keep things secure. We’d also like your consent to set other cookies to help us improve our website and to tailor the marketing you see.
Cookie List
A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user – asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. More specifically, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| CSRF | Lets us provide secure access to our online servicing area | Session |
| sl#cookiepreferences | Standard Life - Records whether or not you have accepted the use of cookies on our site | Six months |
| incap_ses_* |
Incapsula DDoS Protection and Web Application Firewall: cookie for linking HTTP requests to a certain session (AKA visit). Re-opening the browser and accessing same site are registered as different visits. In order to maintain existing sessions (ie, session cookie) |
Removed after browser closes |
| PLCustomerCentre | Used to store your selection. This will only be used if you access content which is required by law to be restricted from certain geographical areas. | Persisent for six months |
| visid_incap_* |
Incapsula DDoS Protection and Web Application Firewall: cookie for linking certain sessions to a specific visitor (visitor representing a specific computer). In order to identify clients that have already visited Incapsula. The only cookie that is persistent for the duration of 12 months. |
Persistent for 12 months |
| nlbi_* |
Incapsula DDoS Protection and Web Application Firewall: Load balancing cookie. To ensure requests by a client are sent to the same origin server. |
Removed after browser closes |
| _cfuvid | Related to the share price tools used throughout the website - to ensure legitimate use | Session |
| AWSALBAPP* | This is an AWS load balancer managed session affinity cookie | Seven Days |
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Experience and insight
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga , _ga* | Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users | Two years |
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Marketing cookies
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| li_gc | LinkedIn - used by LinkedIn to store consent of guests regarding the use of cookies for non-essential purposes | Six months |
| lidc | LinkedIn - used by Linked in to facilitate data centre selection | One day |
How long are cookies saved for?
This depends on whether they are session cookies or persistent cookies.
Session cookies delete themselves once you close your browser. Session cookies can help with security, and also remember what you’ve done on previous web pages so you don’t have to re-enter information.
Persistent cookies stay on your device after you close your browser. They’re used for lots of different things – one example is remembering your cookie preferences between visits, so you don’t need to keep telling us which cookies to use. In case you’ve forgotten about them, or changed your mind, we’ll ask you to confirm your cookie preferences every 180 days (six months). You can update your choice at any time on this page.
What type of cookies does Standard Life use?
We use both first and third party cookies on this site.
First party cookies are set by the digital platform you’re using and aren’t shared elsewhere. Often these cookies are used to remember information about how you used a platform.
Third party cookies are placed on your device by a website outside the one you’re on. For example, if you use a social media ’share’ button on a website, the social network (like Facebook) will put a cookie on your device so they know what you’ve liked. If you want to control how third parties can use your data then you need to set your privacy choices on their site. Here’s a list of third parties we work with in relation to cookies:
- LinkedIn Insight Tag - this tag is placed by LinkedIn, we uses it to track conversions, retarget website visitors and unlock additional insights about how you interact with our LinkedIn adverts. For more information you can read LinkedIn's Privacy Policy
- Share Price Tools - this cookie is used to monitor use of the share price tools throughout this website that are provided by IDX. You can read their privacy policy on the IDX website
Cookies and your browser settings
You can use your browser settings to delete Cookies that have already been set at any time. You can also use your browser settings to manage Cookies to switch off a Cookie altogether. If you do this, it could mean that we can't use strictly necessary Cookies properly and so parts of our website may not work correctly.
For more information about how to use your browser settings to clear your browser data or to manage Cookies, check your browser ‘Help’ function.
Blocking or restricting cookies
You can stop cookies being used on your device by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to block the deployment of all or some Cookies. To find out how, visit all about cookies.
Please note, if you use your browser settings to block cookies you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.
It is also important to know that rejecting Cookies will not delete any Cookies that have been saved to your device in the past. You can delete previously saved Cookies via your browser settings.
More information
Changes to this policy
We occasionally update our cookie policy. You should visit this page periodically if you want to keep yourself informed. Last updated on 1 March 2026.
Contact information
We welcome your comments about this policy. Email us at DataProtection@standardlife.com.