Cookie Policy

This policy explains how Swiss Private Schools uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, and protect our services.

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Last updated: February 2026

What Are Cookies

Definition

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage to store preferences and maintain your session. These technologies function similarly to cookies but may store data differently in your browser.

Essential Cookies

Authentication

We use essential cookies to manage your login session and ensure secure access to the dashboard. These cookies store encrypted session tokens and are required for the platform to function. They are automatically deleted when your session expires.

Security

Security cookies help protect your account from unauthorized access. They include CSRF tokens that prevent cross-site request forgery and rate-limiting identifiers that protect against automated abuse.

Functionality

Certain cookies are necessary for core platform features, including language preference (English/French), theme preference (light/dark mode), and cookie consent status. These cookies ensure the platform works as expected.

Analytics Cookies

Usage Analytics

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform. This includes tracking page views, navigation patterns, and feature usage. Analytics data helps us improve the user experience and identify technical issues.

Anonymization

Analytics data is collected in anonymized or pseudonymized form wherever possible. We do not use analytics cookies to build individual user profiles or to target advertising. IP addresses are truncated before processing.

School Analytics

For school dashboard analytics (page views, inquiry sources, geographic data), we use first-party data collection that does not rely on third-party cookies. School analytics are processed server-side and subject to our Data Processing Agreement.

Preference Cookies

User Preferences

Preference cookies remember your choices to provide a personalized experience. This includes your preferred language (English or French), selected theme (light or dark mode), dashboard layout preferences, and cookie consent settings.

Duration

Preference cookies are persistent cookies that remain on your device for up to 12 months. They are only used to store your preferences and do not contain personal information beyond your chosen settings.

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, set preferences for specific websites, or receive notifications when cookies are being set. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using the platform.

Cookie Consent

On your first visit, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in the website footer. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the platform to function.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable all cookies, you will still be able to browse public school profiles. However, you will not be able to log in to the dashboard, and your language and theme preferences will not be saved between visits.

Contact Us

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at privacy@swissprivate-schools.ch. We are happy to provide additional information about the specific cookies we use.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email to registered users.

Your Cookie Choices

Swiss Private Schools respects your right to privacy. We use cookies only as described in this policy and in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU ePrivacy Directive.

You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the website footer.