Last updated: July 2025
 

This Cookie Policy explains how Annesley Primary and Nursery School uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It forms part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples:

• Saving cookie preferences

• Enabling secure login (if applicable)

Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

Examples:

• Google Analytics (anonymised IP tracking)

• Visitor count, page popularity, time on site

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences.

Examples:

• Remembering font size or contrast settings (if accessible features are in use)
   

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Improve site functionality and performance

• Understand user behaviour (in an anonymised way)

• Remember your preferences (such as cookie consent)

We do not use cookies to collect personal information or for advertising purposes.

4. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our site, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of our website (if implemented).

Alternatively, you can:

• Adjust settings in your browser to block or delete cookies

• Learn how via www.allaboutcookies.org

Please note: blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded in our site (e.g. YouTube videos, Google Maps). These services have their own privacy and cookie policies.

We recommend reviewing their terms if you interact with third-party features.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulation. Any updates will be posted on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact:

📧 Email: office@annesley.notts.sch.uk
📞 Phone: 01623 468806