Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 10 June 2026

Last Updated: 10 June 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how The Governing Body of Rugby School (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website (the “Website”). The Website has been developed and is managed by Tandem.

By continuing to use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, provide security features, and collect analytical information about how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period

• First-party cookies – set by our Website

• Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you such as:

• Logging into secure areas

• Using the “Remember Me” login function

• Managing your session while browsing

• Security and fraud prevention

The Website is built using Joomla, which uses cookies to manage sessions and user authentication.

Because these cookies are necessary for core functionality, they do not require consent under UK GDPR regulations.

B. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Website. This helps us understand:

• How users arrive at the Website

• Which pages are visited

• How long visitors spend on pages

• How users interact with content

Google Analytics collects information in an anonymised form. This data does not directly identify individuals.

These cookies are only placed on your device if you provide consent via our cookie banner.

You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):

• Strictly necessary cookies are processed under our legitimate interest in ensuring the Website functions properly.

• Analytics cookies are processed on the basis of your consent.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

A. Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available on the Website.

B. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies

• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our Website, such as analytics providers. We do not control the setting of these cookies directly. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy policy for further information.

6. Data Retention

Cookies remain on your device for different lengths of time depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: retained for a defined period (e.g., analytics cookies may be stored for up to 24 months, depending on configuration)

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Rugby School Group,

Finance Department,

The Bursary,

10 Little Church Street,

Rugby,

Warwickshire,

CV21 3AW

Enquiries@rugbyschool.net

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 10 June 2026

Website: www.lambsconduitstreetwc1.co.uk

Organisation: The Governing Body of Rugby School

Registered address: TBC

Contact email: info@tandem-property.com

1. Introduction

The Governing Body of Rugby School is committed to protecting your privacy.

This website is an informational website. We do not operate user accounts, contact forms, or newsletters. However, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

This policy explains what data is collected, why it is collected, and your rights under UK data protection law.

2. Who We Are

For the purposes of UK data protection law, The Governing Body of Rugby School is the Data Controller responsible for personal data collected via this website.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other information directly identifying you.

However, when you consent to analytics cookies, we collect certain online identifiers and technical data through Google Analytics, including:

• IP address (anonymised where configured)

• Device type

• Browser type and version

• General geographic location (city/region level)

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• How you arrived at the website

• Interactions with the website

This data does not directly identify you but is considered personal data under UK GDPR because it relates to an identifiable device or user.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use Google Analytics data to:

• Understand how visitors use the website

• Improve website content and navigation

• Monitor website performance

• Analyse overall visitor trends

We do not use this data for advertising, remarketing, or profiling.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on consent as our lawful basis for processing analytics data.

Google Analytics cookies are only placed on your device after you provide consent through our cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences [insert method, e.g. “via the cookie settings link in the footer”].

6. Cookies

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users and analyse usage patterns. These may include:

• Persistent cookies

• First-party analytics cookies

These cookies collect information in an aggregated form.

You can manage or withdraw consent to cookies at any time via:

• Our cookie settings tool; or

• Your browser settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, please see:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Sharing of Data

We share analytics data with:

Google LLC, which provides Google Analytics services.

Google may process data on servers located outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), or

• UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

8. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in accordance with our Google Analytics settings, which are configured to retain data for no longer than necessary for analytical purposes.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data collected via this website.

Access to analytics data is restricted to authorised personnel and service providers who require it for legitimate business purposes.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

• The right to access your personal data

• The right to request rectification

• The right to request erasure

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to object to processing

• The right to withdraw consent at any time

Because analytics data is generally anonymised and aggregated, it may not always be possible to identify specific individuals.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://www.ico.org.uk

11. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, retailer or partner websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact:

Rugby School Group,

Finance Department,

The Bursary,

10 Little Church Street,

Rugby,

Warwickshire,

CV21 3AW

Enquiries@rugbyschool.net

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date.