This website is deliberately light on cookies. We use only what is needed to keep the site secure and working — nothing for advertising, and no third-party tracking of you or your child.
1. What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device to help it work — for example, to remember that you are logged in. Some cookies are "essential" (the site cannot function without them); others are used for analytics or advertising. We use only the essential kind.
2. The cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Keeps you securely logged in to the staff or parent portal and protects your session. | Essential | Cleared when you log out or your session expires. |
| Cookie-notice flag | Remembers that you have seen and accepted this cookie notice, so we don't show it again. | Essential (stored in your browser) | Until you clear your browser storage. |
The session cookie is first-party (set by our own site), and marked HttpOnly and Secure so it cannot be read by scripts and is only sent over an encrypted connection.
3. What we do not use
- No advertising or marketing cookies.
- No third-party behavioural tracking or profiling.
- No cross-site trackers, and no selling of any data to advertisers.
A map embedded on our Contact section may be served by a third party (e.g. a maps provider) and is subject to that provider's own policies; we do not control it.
4. Children
Consistent with the DPDP Act, we do not use cookies to track or profile children, or to target advertising at them. See our Children's Data & Parental Consent Notice.
5. Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Because the session cookie is essential, disabling it will prevent you from logging in to the portals, but you can still browse the public website. Clearing your browser storage will make the cookie notice appear again on your next visit.
6. Changes & contact
If we ever change the cookies we use, we will update this page and the "Last updated" date above. For any questions, contact the school office at shsjyotisar@gmail.com or see our Privacy Policy.