Cookie Policy

Norlington School and Sixth Form may use cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “site”) to help customise the site and improve your experience.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, such as your language, login details, or items in your shopping cart. Cookies can also be used to collect information about your online activity, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, or the ads you see.

How do we use cookies?

We use cookies for various purposes, such as:

• To enable certain functions and features of our website, such as remembering your login details or your progress in a course.
• To analyse how our website is used, such as which pages are visited, how long users stay on them, or what errors they encounter.
• To deliver relevant content and advertisements to you, based on your interests and browsing history.
  

What types of cookies do we use?

We use different types of cookies on our website, such as:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to store information that is relevant for your current session, such as your shopping cart or your progress in a course.
• Persistent cookies: These are cookies that remain on your device for a longer period of time, or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings, such as your language, login details, or your consent to our cookie policy.
• First-party cookies: These are cookies that are set by us or our website. They are used to provide you with a better user experience and to improve our website performance and functionality.
• Third-party cookies: These are cookies that are set by other parties or websites that we do not control. They are used to provide you with additional features and services, such as social media buttons, embedded videos, or online chat. They may also be used to track your online activity and to deliver targeted ads to you.

How can you change your cookie settings?

Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can remove or reject cookies in your browser’s settings. Please be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the site. For more information on how to control cookies, check your browser or device’s settings for how you can control or reject cookies.