Cookie Policy

A 'cookie' is a small piece of information in the form of a text file, sent by a web server and stored on the computer of a visitor to a web site. It can then be read back later by the web server when required. Using cookies is a convenient way of allowing a computer to remember specific information relating to a web site.

Cookies can be categorized as either 'session' or 'persistent' cookies. Session cookies are temporary files that are used to maintain information between otherwise unconnected web pages (e.g. to maintain a 'shopping basket' of goods selected during a single visit to a web site). Session cookies are deleted at the end of the visit. In contrast, persistent cookies remain and can be used for a variety of purposes, including to track a user's access over time and across web sites, or to establish user preferences (e.g. language preference).

The Kings of Wessex Community School web site does not use persistent cookies to track a user's browsing behaviour. No personal information is recorded on the web server as a result of accepting cookies from this site.

You can choose not to accept these cookies and still use the site, but some non-essential functionality will be lost. For example, user preferences will not be remembered if cookies are not enabled. The help information in your browser software should provide you with instructions on how to disable cookies.