privacy Policy
Owner: Head of Marketing
Reviewer: Bursar & Assistant Head (ICT)
Last reviewed: May 2023
COOKIES USED
Our website creates and uses cookies, which are small text files of non-personalised data which help the website work. Some cookies are created by our website and some by third-parties, like Facebook or YouTube, who provide content on the page you are visiting. Some of these are strictly necessary to the function of the website, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Some are targeted, which means they are used by Solihull and advertising partners, to show you relevant advertisements.
Your Data
Solihull School does not store any personally identifiable information through cookies. Cookies help us develop our website and improve it for users. You can learn more about cookies and how to manage them here: aboutcookies.org
Sending us Voluntary Information
You may decide you would like to send us personally identifiable information, for example by emailing us or filling in an enquiry form. We will primarily use this information to reply to your query or request. We may also use this data to send you further information about the school that may be relevant to you. Of course, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
We will not collect any personally identifiable information unless it is provided to us.
How to control and delete cookies
You can manage cookie usage through your browser settings. The help function in your preferred browser should provide you with the correct information. Some browsers provide helpful cookie guide:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647&p=cpn_cookies
Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Cookies
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-microsoft-privacy
Safari 5: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Safari/5.0/en/9277.html
Google Analytics also has its own opt-out option, which includes opting out of Google Advertising: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
If you wish to stop the Facebook Pixel from collecting information, you can do so by changing your settings in your account: https://en-gb.facebook.com/help/568137493302217
Please note that opting out of Google Ad settings and the Facebook Pixel will not stop you from seeing our advertisements, just that they will not be tailored to you.
When using mobile devices, it may be necessary to consult the device’s instruction manual.
Changes to our Cookie policy
We will review our Cookie Policy annually, or earlier if deemed necessary.
Cookies Used
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.