Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 2026  ·  Last Updated: April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Prestbury Girls Academy uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into how the site is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off. They are used for:

  • Secure login and authentication
  • Session management
  • Role-based access (player, parent, coach, admin)
  • Form submissions and system functionality
  • Security and fraud prevention

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering:

  • User preferences
  • Saved settings
  • Form progress

These may include session storage or local storage used by our platform.

2.3 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Consent Required

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They may collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser type
  • General location (non-precise)

Only used if consent is given.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Consent Required

We may embed content from third parties, including:

  • Video platforms (e.g. YouTube / VEO)
  • Football data providers (e.g. fixtures/results widgets)
  • Social media platforms

These providers may collect:

  • IP address
  • Viewing behaviour
  • Device data

3. Cookie Consent

When users visit the site, they are presented with a cookie banner allowing them to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage preferences

Non-essential cookies must not be activated until consent is given.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly
  • Enable secure access to the player portal
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse website usage
  • Support embedded content

5. Cookies Used on This Site

Examples include:

cookiesAllowedStores whether cookie consent has been given
cookieConsentIDRecords the consent level selected
Session/auth cookiesManages secure login and role-based access

6. Managing Cookies

Users can control cookies via browser settings or through the site's cookie preferences. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use key features of the site.

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7. Third-Party Data Collection

Third-party providers (such as YouTube or social media platforms) may collect data independently when embedded content is used on our site. Their data collection is governed by their own privacy policies and is outside our direct control. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. The latest version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Prestbury Girls Academy

📧 ian@prestburyacademy.co.uk

You can also visit our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal data.