Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Stat Solutions Ltd trading as ASSET for Schools ("ASSET", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.assetforschools.com.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Notice, which explains how we process personal data more broadly.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how their site is used.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies in a limited and proportionate way, consistent with our obligations under UK data protection law and our ISO/IEC 27001 certified information security management framework.
Cookies used on this website fall into the following categories:
a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function securely and correctly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security controls, and access to protected areas of the site.
- These cookies do not require consent
- They cannot be disabled via our cookie banner
- They do not collect information for marketing or analytics purposes
b) Functional cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
These cookies:
- Improve usability
- Do not track browsing activity across other websites
- Are only set where necessary for functionality you request
c) Analytics / performance cookies (where enabled)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, for example:
- Which pages are visited most often
- How users navigate through the site
- Whether users encounter errors
We use this information only in aggregated form to improve website performance and user experience. Analytics cookies are only used where consent has been provided through our cookie management tool.
We do not use analytics cookies to identify individual users.
d) Marketing cookies
ASSET for Schools does not use cookies for behavioural advertising or profiling.We do not allow third-party advertising networks to place marketing cookies on our website.
3. Lawful basis for using cookies
Our use of cookies complies with:
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of legitimate interest and necessity.
- All non-essential cookies are used only with your explicit consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Third-party cookies
Where third-party services are used (for example, embedded content or analytics), those providers may set their own cookies.
We ensure that:
- Third-party providers are carefully selected
- Data processing agreements are in place where required
- Cookies are only activated following appropriate consent
Third-party cookies are governed by the respective provider's privacy and cookie policies.
6. Data security and ISO 27001 alignment
ASSET for Schools operates an ISO/IEC 27001 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS). Cookie-related data is managed in line with our security controls, including:
- Access controls
- Data minimisation
- Logging and monitoring
- Regular policy review and risk assessment
We do not use cookies to collect unnecessary personal data, and any information obtained through cookies is protected in line with our wider data protection framework.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- changes in law or regulatory guidance
- changes to the cookies we use
- improvements to our website
The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always indicate when the policy was most recently revised.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Stat Solutions Ltd (t/a ASSET for Schools)
869 High Road
London, N17 8EY
Email : virtualschools@assetforschools.co.uk
Website : www.assetforschools.com
Tel : 0207 183 8357