Cookies
Last Updated: 10 June 2025
Welcome to https://www.highfieldpriory.co.uk/ (the “Website”). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and what control you have over them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data stored in your browser. They help us deliver core site features, enhance your experience, and provide insights on how our site is used st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk+11neu.org.uk+11highfield.herts.sch.uk+11getintoteaching.education.gov.uk.
2. UK legal basis
Under UK law (PECR and UK GDPR), we must block all non-essential cookies until you give explicit consent, and offer an equal “Accept” and “Reject” choice iubenda.com+1ico.org.uk+1.
3. Types of cookies we use
We use the following categories:
a. Strictly necessary cookies (first-party)
Enable core functions like secure areas and form submissions.
Always active, user cannot disable these.
b. Functional cookies
Remember your settings (e.g., language, region).
Personalise your experience.
c. Performance & analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand site usage while anonymising data getintoteaching.education.gov.uk+3highfieldprep.org+3highfield.herts.sch.uk+3.
Store anonymous data on visits, sessions, and interactions.
d. Targeting & third-party cookies
Used for embedding content (e.g. YouTube, Maps) and potentially for targeted ads highfieldleadershipacademy.com+3neu.org.uk+3highfieldprep.org+3.
May involve providers like Google, Facebook; data collection depends on their own policies.
4. Consent & control
On your first visit, a banner will request consent with Accept and Reject buttons, equally prominent ico.org.uk+1highfield.hillingdon.sch.uk+1iubenda.com+1education.ukkidney.org+1.
No non-essential cookies are set until you actively choose to accept.
You can change your choices at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the page.
5. Cookie list
| Name/Domain / Provider | Purpose | Type | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| HighfieldPriory.co.uk session | Core website functioning (secure navigation) | Strictly Necessary | Session (browser close) |
language_pref or similar | Stores site language preference | Functional | 90 days |
_ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Tracks anonymous traffic & usage patterns | Analytics | 2 years, 24 hrs |
PREF, YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE (YouTube) | Needed for embedded video functionality | Targeting/Third-party | 8 months / session |
Note: The table is illustrative—actual names may differ. A comprehensive, live cookie list will be accessible via the “Cookie Settings” console.
6. How to manage cookies
You can manage cookies via:
Our cookie settings tool on the site.
Your browser preferences: blocking, deleting, or only allowing first-party cookies gov.uk+13education.ukkidney.org+13getintoteaching.education.gov.uk+13highfieldleadershipacademy.com+3highfieldprep.org+3highfield.hillingdon.sch.uk+3neu.org.uk+2burscoughprioryacademy.org+2gov.uk+2getintoteaching.education.gov.uk+1highfield.hillingdon.sch.uk+1neu.org.uk.
Browser-specific instructions are linked at the bottom of our site.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will appear here with a new date. For significant changes, we’ll notify you on-site.
8. Contact us
If you have questions about our cookies, please contact us at:
Highfield Priory
Email: admin@highfieldpriory.co.uk
