Website Cookie Policy
The Valley Community School
Policy Version: v1.1
Effective Date: May 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Valley Community School uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our school website.
Our Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, and how we use cookies, we DO NOT SHARE COOKIES with any third-party Services unless stated below, your choices regarding cookies and further information about cookies.
UK legal framework
We use cookies in line with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Our Privacy Policy: https://www.thevalley.bolton.sch.uk/privacy-policy/
How consent works
- Essential cookies are always active because they are necessary for core site functionality.
- Functional, Analytics, and Marketing cookies are optional and are only activated after your consent.
- You can change or withdraw your choices at any time using the Cookie Settings link on the website.
- Where consent is required under PECR, non-essential cookies are not set before consent.
Essential Cookies
- Name: cookie_notice_accepted
Provider: This Site
Purpose: Remembers consent choice
Duration: 1 year - Name: sscc_consent
Provider: SchoolSafe Plugin
Purpose: Stores user cookie preferences locally
Duration: 1 year - Name: wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Provider: WordPress
Purpose: Checks if browser can display emojis properly
Duration: Session
Functional Cookies
- Name: locale
Provider: Google Translate
Purpose: Remembers language preference
Duration: 1 year - Name: pvc_visits[0]
Provider: Posts View Counter
Purpose: Ensures accurate view counts on each page
Duration: 1 day
Analytics Cookies
- Name: __ga
Provider: Google
Purpose: Google Analytics – distinguishes users
Duration: 2 years - Name: dataSent
Provider: This Site
Purpose: Tracks if analytics or form data has been sent during session
Duration: Session
Marketing Cookies
- Name: YSC
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: Measures video views and interactions
Duration: Session - Name: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: Remembers user preferences for embedded videos
Duration: 179 days - Name: fr
Provider: Facebook
Purpose: Used for ad targeting and social features
Duration: 3 months - Name: datr
Provider: Facebook
Purpose: Helps identify browsers for security and integrity purposes
Duration: 2 years - Name: fr
Provider: Facebook
Purpose: Used for ad targeting and social features
Duration: 3 months
Managing cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how parts of the website work.
Children and school context
As a school, we aim to use the minimum level of tracking and to protect pupils, parents, and staff by enabling only necessary cookies by default.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us:
- School name: The Valley Community School
- School website: https://www.thevalley.bolton.sch.uk/
- School address: Hibbert Street Bolton BL1 8JG
- School email: office@thevalley.bolton.sch.uk
- School phone: 01204 332684
- DPO/contact email: office@thevalley.bolton.sch.uk
Where can you find more information about cookies
You can learn more about cookies:
● AllAboutCookies: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/
