Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

SmartSchoolsGH uses cookies for the following purposes:

• To remember your login status and preferences
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyze how our website is used
• To provide personalized content and features
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud
• To remember your language and region preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
• Security cookies to protect against fraud
• Load balancing cookies for website performance
• Session cookies to maintain your session state

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language and region preferences
• Theme and display settings
• Form data and user interface preferences
• Accessibility settings

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our website is used:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on different sections
• Error tracking and performance monitoring
• User behavior analysis

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Ad targeting and personalization
• Campaign effectiveness measurement
• Social media integration
• Third-party advertising networks

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Communication Services: For SMS and email delivery
• Cloud Services: For data storage and processing

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Essential Cookies: Usually session-based or short-term
• Analytics Cookies: Typically 1-2 years

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some features may be unavailable
• Website performance may be affected
• Personalized content may not be displayed

8. Student Data and Cookies

When processing student data, we take extra precautions:

• We minimize cookie usage for student accounts
• We use only essential cookies for educational purposes
• We obtain parental consent for children under 18
• We regularly review and audit our cookie practices
• We comply with applicable data protection laws

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or by email.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: