Cookie policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on schoolfinder.io.
Last updated: 25 May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as local storage for compare lists and session preferences.
How we use cookies
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for authentication, security (e.g. CAPTCHA on claim forms), and core functionality. | Session and auth tokens |
| Functional | Remember choices such as schools added to compare (often via local storage rather than cookies). | Compare list, UI preferences |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use the public site (page views, traffic sources) in aggregated form. Disabled when analytics is not configured. | Google Analytics 4 via Firebase |
Analytics
When enabled, we use Firebase Analytics (Google Analytics 4) on public pages to measure aggregated traffic. We do not use analytics to sell personal data. School portal and admin areas use separate authentication and are not intended for public analytics tracking in the same way.
You can limit analytics through browser settings, ad-blockers, or Google's opt-out tools where available in your region.
Third-party cookies
Some embedded services (such as Cloudflare Turnstile on enquiry, login, and claim forms, or Stripe checkout for Featured subscriptions) may set their own cookies when you interact with those features. For how Turnstile processes data, see our privacy policy (including Cloudflare's Turnstile Privacy Addendum).
Managing cookies
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may prevent login or certain features from working. Functional storage used for compare lists can be cleared in your browser's site data settings.
More information
See our privacy policy for how personal data is handled. Questions: hello@schoolfinder.io.