We believe in full transparency about how our website works. This policy explains exactly what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them — in plain, simple language.
Section 01
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device — computer, tablet, or phone — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide a better, more personalised experience for the visitor.
Cookies do not contain personal information by themselves, but they can recognise your browser. When combined with other data, they can help us understand how you interact with our site so we can continually improve it for all families and visitors.
Our Approach
Universal School uses only the minimum necessary cookies to operate our website effectively. We do not use cookies to track you across other websites, build advertising profiles, or sell your data to anyone.
Section 02
Cookies We Use
We keep our cookie use minimal and purposeful. Below is a full breakdown of every category of cookie used on the Universal School website.
Essential
Essential Cookies
Required for site to function
Remember logged-in status
Session management
Cannot be disabled
Analytics
Analytics Cookies
Understand visitor behaviour
Collected anonymously
Improve user experience
Can be opted out
Not Used
We Do Not Use
Advertising cookies
Social media trackers
Data selling cookies
Cross-site tracking
Section 03
Managing Cookies
You have full control over how cookies are handled on your device. You can manage cookie preferences directly through your web browser settings. Here are the main options available to you:
Browser Control Options
1
Block All Cookies
Prevent all cookies from being set on your device. Note this may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
2
Block Third-Party Cookies Only
Allow essential site cookies while blocking any cookies from external domains. This is the recommended balanced setting.
3
Delete Cookies After Each Session
Configure your browser to automatically clear all cookies when you close it. You will need to log in again on each visit.
4
Receive Notifications Before Accepting
Your browser will prompt you each time a website attempts to set a cookie, giving you granular, case-by-case control.
Please Note
Blocking essential cookies may prevent certain website features — such as the parent portal login and form submissions — from working correctly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.
Cookie Settings by Browser
Google Chrome:Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge:Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Section 04
Third-Party Cookies
In limited circumstances, third-party services embedded on our website may set their own cookies. We have no direct control over these cookies, but we keep them to an absolute minimum and inform you here about what to expect.
Social Media Sharing Buttons
When you use sharing buttons on our pages, the respective social media platform (e.g. Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn) may set their own cookies. These are governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Embedded Video Content
Videos embedded from platforms such as YouTube may use cookies from those platforms when you interact with them. We use privacy-enhanced embed modes where available to minimise cookie use.
Analytics Service
Our anonymised analytics tool may set a cookie to distinguish unique visits. No personally identifiable information is collected. IP addresses are anonymised before processing.
No Control Over Third-Party Cookies
Universal School has no control over cookies set by third-party platforms. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with on our site.
Section 05
Questions & Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, how we use cookies, or how to manage your cookie preferences, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to help and will respond promptly.
Transparency is not just a legal requirement — it is a reflection of the trust and respect we hold for every family in our community.
— Universal School Administration · Aramoun, Mount Lebanon · Est. 1958
Related Document
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy, which covers all aspects of how we collect, use, and protect personal data at Universal School.
Transparency First
Questions About Your Data?
Our commitment to privacy extends across everything we do. Read our full Privacy Policy or contact us directly — we're always happy to explain how we protect your family's information.
