Last updated: 29 October 2025
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, making it easier to use and more useful.
SchoolFinder uses cookies only for essential functions necessary for the website to work properly. We do NOT use cookies for:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable:
| Cookie Name: | session |
| Purpose: | Maintains your login state and user preferences during your visit |
| Duration: | 2 hours of inactivity (persistent session) |
| Type: | First-party, HttpOnly, Secure (in production) |
| Data Stored: | Encrypted session ID that references your user ID, name, and role |
| Cookie Name: | csrf_token |
| Purpose: | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks |
| Duration: | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| Type: | First-party, SameSite=Lax |
| Data Stored: | Random security token to validate form submissions |
ℹ️ Legal Basis: Under UK and EU law (GDPR and ePrivacy Directive), strictly necessary cookies do not require user consent as they are essential for the website's basic functionality.
Our cookies include the following security protections:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies will prevent you from logging in and using SchoolFinder's features.
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To clear SchoolFinder cookies, simply log out of your account. This will remove the session cookie. Alternatively, you can clear all cookies from your browser settings.
We do not use any third-party cookies. All cookies set by SchoolFinder are first-party cookies that we control directly.
If we decide to use additional cookies in the future (such as analytics cookies), we will:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of SchoolFinder after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
