Cookie Policy

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small files or storage and retrieval devices that are downloaded to the user’s device when accessing a website. They allow, among other things, preferences to be remembered, browsing to be facilitated, the technical functioning of the website to be improved and, where appropriate, statistical information on website usage to be obtained.

 

2. Scope of application

This Cookie Policy applies to the website https://thecottageenglishschool.com/ and explains what types of cookies may be used, for what purpose, for how long, and how users may accept, reject, configure or withdraw their consent.

 

3. Types of cookies

Cookies may be classified, among other criteria, as follows:

 

1. a) According to the entity that manages them

• First-party cookies: those sent to the user’s device from a device or domain managed by the website owner itself.
• Third-party cookies: those sent from a device or domain managed by an entity other than the website owner.

 

1. b) According to their purpose

• Technical or necessary cookies: these allow browsing and the basic functioning of the website, consent management, security, session identification, the completion of forms and other elements essential to provide the service requested by the user.
• Preference or personalisation cookies: these remember information so that the user accesses the service with certain features, such as language or display options.
• Analytics or measurement cookies: these allow the number of users to be quantified and the use of the website to be measured and analysed in order to introduce improvements.
• Advertising or behavioural advertising cookies: these store information on users’ behaviour in order to display advertising based on browsing habits.
• Social media or third-party content cookies: these may be installed when content, buttons, maps, videos or external services are integrated.

 

1. c) According to how long they remain active

• Session cookies: these are deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies: these remain stored for a defined period.

 

4. What cookies this website may use

The Cottage English School may use first-party and/or third-party cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website. Likewise, only if the website incorporates measurement tools, personalisation features, external content, advertising or equivalent functions may non-essential cookies be used, always following clear prior information and prior acceptance by the user where such acceptance is legally required.

In particular:

 

• Technical or necessary cookies may be installed without consent where they are essential to provide the requested service or to allow browsing and the basic functioning of the website.
• Analytics, non-exempt personalisation, advertising or non-essential third-party cookies shall not be installed until the user has given consent through the relevant settings panel or cookie banner.

 

5. Consent, rejection and configuration

When first accessing the website, the user must be provided with an information and consent management system enabling them to:

 

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject non-essential cookies.
• Configure their preferences in a granular manner.

 

Consent given may be withdrawn at any time with the same ease with which it was granted. Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before such withdrawal.

The user may modify their preferences by accessing the cookie settings panel made available on the website.

 

6. Cookies exempt from consent

The following technical cookies shall not require consent where they are strictly necessary to:

 

• enable communication between the user’s device and the network;
• provide a service expressly requested by the user;
• remember certain technical options where this is essential;
• guarantee browsing security;
• manage the session;
• manage the contact form or equivalent elements where this is indispensable for providing the requested service.

 

If a technical cookie were also used for non-exempt purposes, it would be subject to the relevant consent requirements.

 

7. Specific identification of cookies

IMPORTANT: before publishing this policy, the actual cookie inventory of the website must be completed and verified by means of a technical review of the site, the banner/CMP and the plugins or scripts actually loaded.

The updated list of cookies used by this website must remain permanently synchronised with its actual configuration and must include, at least, the following information:

 

Cookie name: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Provider / owner: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Purpose: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Type: [Technical / Personalisation / Analytics / Advertising / Third Party]
Duration: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Ownership: [First-party / Third-party]

 

Cookie name: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Provider / owner: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Purpose: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Type: [Technical / Personalisation / Analytics / Advertising / Third Party]
Duration: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Ownership: [First-party / Third-party]

 

Cookie name: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Provider / owner: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Purpose: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Type: [Technical / Personalisation / Analytics / Advertising / Third Party]
Duration: [TO BE COMPLETED]
Ownership: [First-party / Third-party]

 

If the website does not use non-essential cookies, this must be expressly stated and their use must be limited to strictly necessary cookies.

 

8. How to disable or delete cookies

The user may allow, block or delete cookies installed on their device through the browser settings they use. Users should note that disabling certain technical cookies may affect the correct functioning of the website or prevent the use of some services.

Likewise, if the website has a cookie settings panel, users may use it to change their preferences at any time.

 

9. Third-party cookies

Where the website uses third-party cookies, The Cottage English School shall endeavour to provide users with the necessary information regarding those third parties, their purposes and, where appropriate, the relevant consent and withdrawal mechanisms. However, the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties shall remain the responsibility of the relevant providers.

 

10. Updates to the Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated at any time for legal or technical reasons or due to changes in the configuration of the website. Users are advised to review it periodically.

 

Last updated: 03.2026