Last updated: 23/09/2025
Website: https://eliteenglishschool.com/
- Introduction
At The Elite English School , we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your experience, analyze site usage, support functionality, and deliver relevant content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what information they collect, and how you can control them.
By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your cookie preferences or disable cookies via your browser settings.
- What are Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) by your web browser. They help the site remember information about your visit (such as your language preferences, login status, etc.), making your next visit easier and the site more useful.
There are several types of cookies:
- Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the site.
- Performance / Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are visited most).
- Functional Cookies: Enable site features, remember your preferences (e.g. user settings).
- Advertising / Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to you, limit the number of times you see an ad, and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Cookies We Use
Below are the kinds of cookies that may be used on our website, how we use them, and what data they collect:
| Type | Purpose | Typical Data Collected | Duration |
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | To enable core functionality: login, navigation, security | Session identifiers, login status | Session or persistent (site-wide) |
| Analytics / Performance | To count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve performance | Pages visited, time spent, device type, browser | Usually persistent (e.g. 1 year) |
| Functional | To remember preferences (e.g. language, video player settings) | Preference settings | Persistent (varies) |
- Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties when you use certain services on our site, for example:
- Analytics services (Google Analytics etc.)
- Social media plug-ins (for example if you share content to Facebook or Instagram)
- Embedded content (such as videos or maps)
These cookies are not controlled by us, though we try to partner with trustworthy providers. The third parties’ policies will govern what they do with your data.
- How We Use Cookies on Elite English School
Some specific examples for our site:
- Remembering whether a user is logged in to “ELG” (student portal) so you don’t have to repeatedly log in.
- Understanding which pages (Admissions, Academics, Blog, etc.) are most visited to improve our navigation and content.
- Enabling media content (photos, embedded video, gallery) to load properly.
- Supporting any contact forms or email newsletter sign-ups (so we can keep track of form submission status or any errors).
- Cookie Consent & Your Options
You have control over which cookies are placed on your system. Here’s how:
- When you first enter our site (or after cookie settings are updated), a cookie consent banner/pop-up will appear, asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies.
- You may accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
- You can change your mind at any time by adjusting the settings in the banner (if available) or via your browser’s settings.
- To disable cookies entirely, you can do so via your browser settings—but some site features may stop working properly if cookies are disabled.
- How to Manage or Delete Cookies
Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or clear them all
- Block cookies from certain domains
- Block all cookies
- Data Retention
We may retain cookie data for as long as needed for the purposes described above, or as permitted under applicable law. For example, analytical cookies might be stored for up to 12 months; essential session cookies may expire when you close your browser.
- Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Last updated date at the top. If changes are significant, we may provide notice (e.g. via banner or posting notice on the site).
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
The Elite English School
P.O. Box 51212, Near Century Mall, Al Wuheida Road, Deira, Dubai, UAE
Email: [email protected] Elite English School
Phone: +971 4-2688244 Elite English School