Last updated 30 October 2026
1.What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Similar technology, such as your browser’s local storage, can remember settings on your device.
2.The cookies we use
| Name | What it does | Type | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-…-auth-token | Keeps you signed in to the student, parent or staff portal | Strictly necessary | Until you sign out, or the session expires |
| tc_result | Keeps a result open after you check it, without spending another use of the code | Strictly necessary | 30 minutes |
| theme (stored on your device, not a cookie) | Remembers whether you chose light or dark mode | Preference | Until you clear your browser data |
| cookie-consent (stored on your device, not a cookie) | Remembers your answer to the cookie banner | Strictly necessary | Until you clear your browser data |
Strictly necessary cookies are needed for signing in and checking results, so they cannot be switched off on this site. We do not use analytics, advertising or social-media tracking cookies.
3.Other services
- Google Maps: the map on the Contact page is provided by Google, which may set its own cookies. It loads only if you choose “Accept all” or press “Allow and show map”.
- Flutterwave: when you pay online you move to Flutterwave’s payment page, which uses its own cookies to process and secure the payment.
- WhatsApp: the chat buttons open WhatsApp, which is covered by its own policies.
4.Controlling cookies
When you first visit, a banner asks whether to allow optional cookies. You can change your answer at any time:
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block the necessary cookies, you will not be able to sign in to the portal or keep a result open. Clearing your browser data also resets your light or dark mode choice and your cookie answer.
5.More information
See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal information, or contact info@theotokoscollege.org.