Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 12th June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Queen Elizabeth High School (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.qehs.carms.sch.uk. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as outlined here.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function, remember your preferences, and gather data on how the site is used.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Improve user experience and navigation
- Monitor site usage via analytics
- Enable embedded content and social media features
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable features such as logging into the Parents Portal and navigating secure areas of the site.
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve performance and user experience.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies support embedded content and functionality, such as YouTube video playback and remembering user preferences.
4. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may include social media widgets or links (e.g., Facebook and Instagram) which may set cookies for tracking and marketing purposes.
Cookies in Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years / 24 hours | |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam | 6 months | |
| YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Enables YouTube embedded videos to function | YouTube | Session / 6 months |
| fbp | Tracks visits for Facebook advertising | 3 months | |
| SessionID (or similar) | Maintains login state in the Parents Portal | Queen Elizabeth High School | Session |
Managing Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies using your browser settings. For more information on how to do this, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Services
Please note that embedded content from third-party services (e.g. YouTube, Facebook) may set cookies over which we have no control. We recommend checking their respective privacy policies:
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: office@qehs.carms.sch.uk
Phone: 01267 245300