1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Types of Files Used
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:
- Web beacons: Small graphic images that track user behavior.
- Pixels: Code snippets that collect information about website usage.
- Local storage: Data stored in your browser for functionality purposes.
- Session storage: Temporary data that exists only during your browsing session.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Essential Website Functionality
- Enabling basic website features and navigation.
- Remembering your preferences and settings.
- Maintaining security and preventing fraud.
- Supporting website infrastructure and performance.
Improving User Experience
- Remembering your language and regional preferences.
- Customizing content based on your interests.
- Streamlining the enquiry and application process.
- Reducing the need to re-enter information.
Analytics and Performance
- Understanding how visitors use our website.
- Analyzing traffic patterns and popular content.
- Identifying technical issues and errors.
- Measuring the effectiveness of our website design.
Communication and Marketing
- Determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns.
- Providing relevant information about school events and programs.
- Tracking engagement with school announcements.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot
be disabled in our systems.
Purpose:
- Website navigation and access to secure areas.
- Form submission functionality.
- Session management and security.
- Load balancing and website stability.
Examples:
- Session cookies that maintain your connection.
- Security cookies that authenticate users.
- Load-balancing cookies that distribute traffic.
Duration: These are typically session cookies that expire when
you close your browser.
Third-Party Providers: None — these are first-party cookies only.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us
improve functionality and user experience.
Purpose:
- Counting visitor numbers and traffic sources.
- Measuring page performance and load times.
- Understanding which pages are most popular.
- Identifying navigation patterns and user journeys.
- Detecting and diagnosing technical errors.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat).
- Page view tracking cookies.
- Error reporting cookies.
Duration: These cookies typically last from session-only to 2 years.
Third-Party Providers: Google Analytics and other analytics service providers.
Information Collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page.
- How you arrived at our website.
- Browser and device information.
- General location information (city/country level).
- Click patterns and scrolling behavior.
C. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization based on your
interactions with our website.
Purpose:
- Remembering your preferences and settings.
- Storing language and region selections.
- Maintaining form data across pages.
- Personalizing content based on previous visits.
- Remembering accessibility options.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies.
- Font size and display preference cookies.
- Previously viewed pages cookies.
Duration: These cookies typically last from a few days to several years.
Third-Party Providers: May include content delivery networks and preference management services.
D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)
Currently, Creative Public School does not use targeting or advertising cookies
on our website. Should we implement such cookies in the future, we will update
this policy and obtain your explicit consent where required.
4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by Creative Public School directly on our domain. We have
full control over these cookies and use them primarily for essential website
functions and analytics.
Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by external service providers we use for website
functionality and analytics.
Common third-party services include:
- Google Analytics – Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights.
Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics.
Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Other Third-Party Services:
- Content delivery and website hosting.
- Email communication platforms.
- Form processing and data collection.
- Video embedding (YouTube, Vimeo).
- Social media integration.
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. We
carefully select service providers who respect user privacy and comply with
applicable data protection laws.
5. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Used for essential website functionality.
- Do not collect personal information for future use.
- Automatically deleted after your browsing session ends.
Persistent Cookies
- Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
- Used to remember preferences across multiple visits.
- Help provide a personalized experience.
- Duration varies from days to years depending on purpose.
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. Please note
that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser Settings
- View cookies stored on your device.
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block all third-party cookies.
- Set preferences for future cookie storage.
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari (Desktop): Preferences → Privacy.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
- Safari (iOS): Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security.
- Chrome (Android): Settings → Site Settings → Cookies.
Cookie Management Tools
- Cookie AutoDelete
- Privacy Badger
- uBlock Origin
- Ghostery
7. Third-Party Opt-Out Options
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Potential impacts include:
- Inability to submit enquiry forms.
- Loss of language and preference settings.
- Reduced website performance.
- Repetitive login requirements.
- Inability to access certain content or features.
- Less personalized user experience.
Essential Functions: Some essential cookies are required for basic
website operations. Disabling all cookies may limit website usability.
9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry
standard for responding to DNT signals.
At present, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect user
privacy choices through other cookie controls.
10. Cookies and Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies
without parental consent. If you believe this has occurred, please contact us
immediately.
11. Updates to Cookie Usage
We may update cookies for:
- Enhanced website security features.
- Improved analytics and performance monitoring.
- New website functionality.
- Integration with additional third-party services.
- Compliance with legal requirements.
12. Your Consent
Initial Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.
Ongoing Consent
Your continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of changes.
Withdrawing Consent
- Adjusting browser cookie settings.
- Deleting cookies from your device.
- Contacting us to request cookie deletion.
- Ceasing to use our website.
13. Cookie Audit and Compliance
- Compliance with applicable data protection laws.
- Minimum necessary cookie usage.
- Accurate and up-to-date cookie information.
- Proper consent mechanisms.
- Secure cookie implementation.
14. International Considerations
While our primary operations are in India, we strive to respect international
privacy standards. Data may be processed in India where laws may differ.
15. Technical Information for Developers
Cookie Attributes:
- Secure – transmitted only over HTTPS.
- HttpOnly – not accessible via JavaScript.
- SameSite – prevents cross-site request forgery.
- Domain – scoped to our website.
- Path – set appropriately for cookie scope.
Cookie Naming Conventions: We follow standard naming conventions
to identify cookie purposes and sources.
