Privacy Policy & Cookies

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Red House School uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.

Red House School is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.  Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Red House School may change this policy from time to time by updating this policy.  You should check this policy from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • name;
  • contact information including email address;
  • demographic information, such as postcode, preferences and interests;
  • photograph (if uploaded);
  • other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers.

What we do with the information we gather

The data that you give to us is used by the School to provide you with relevant documentation, such as the School Prospectus or recruitment information. We may use the above information for marketing purposes if you choose to opt in.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure.  In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

N.B.  Data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest.  However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website.  Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement.  You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.


Cookies

What are cookies and how are they used?

A cookie is a small file, typically of letters and numbers, downloaded on to a device when the user accesses certain websites.  Cookies are then sent back to originating website on each subsequent visit.  Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device.  They are used to remember useful information that allows certain functionality to work.  Cookies cannot harm your computer, and are active for differing lengths of time, some are stored until you close your browser, while others may last for several weeks or more.

How we use cookies

The Red House School website has a variety of useful features and tools, and to make best use of them your computer, tablet or mobile device will need to accept cookies.  We can only provide you with certain features by using cookies.  If you have chosen to disable cookies you will still be able to browse the website, but some functions may be unavailable.

We also use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used.  This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.  We also make use of remarketing via Facebook Pixel.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not.  A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies.  Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

More information of the specific use of cookies are shown below:

Name Expires Purpose More Information
_ga 2 years Analytics Tracking Used by Google Analytics to track usage and visitors to our website. This helps us improves aspects of our website, content and make it a better experience.
_gat 2 years Analytics Tracking An additional cookie used by Google Analytics to retrieve tracker objects.
_fb_* 1 Year Facebook Pixel A cookie for re-marketing purposes by Facebook.

How do I change my cookie settings?

By default, cookies should be enabled on your computer or device.  If not, your experience on many websites will be limited.  If you would prefer to restrict, block or delete cookies from Red House School or any other website, you can use the ‘Cookie Settings’ link at the bottom of every page.