LEGAL
How We Use Cookies
Last updated: 11 April 2026
Like most websites, ours uses small files called cookies to keep things working smoothly and to understand how visitors use our content. This page explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit. Cookies allow a website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, the fact that you are signed in, or which pages you have already seen, so that your next visit is faster and more useful.
Cookies cannot run programs, install viruses or access other files on your device.
The cookies we use
The Newberry House website uses a small number of cookies, grouped into the three categories below:
| Category | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Keep parents and staff signed into the dashboard and protect form submissions against misuse. The site cannot function without these. | Session / up to 7 days |
| Preferences | Remember choices such as light or dark mode so the site behaves the way you expect on your next visit. | Up to 12 months |
