Cookie Policy — Diabetes in Schools / Schools & Community Training Platform

Last updated March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how DigiBete CIC (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the Diabetes in Schools website (www.diabetesinschools.org). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
• Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them)
• First‑party cookies (set by this website)
• Third‑party cookies (set by external services such as analytics tools)

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Make the website work reliably
• Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie settings)
• Support training module functionality
• Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it

We do not use cookies for personalised advertising or remarketing.

3. Types of cookies we use

a) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

They are used for:

• Logging in
• Navigating between pages
• Keeping the site secure
• Remembering your cookie preferences
• Supporting training module functionality

Consent management (Osano)

We use Osano to manage cookie consent on this website. Osano sets essential cookies to:

• remember your cookie choices
• ensure only the cookies you have agreed to are used
• store proof of consent (as required by UK GDPR)

These cookies are necessary for the website to honour your preferences and cannot be turned off.

b) Functional cookies

These cookies help the site remember choices you make, such as:

• Display or accessibility preferences
• Saved progress in training modules
• User settings

These cookies improve your experience but are not strictly essential.

c) Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.

They collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Clicks and navigation patterns
• Device and browser type

This information is used in aggregate form and does not directly identify you.

These cookies only run if you opt in.

4. Third‑party cookies

We use third‑party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand site usage. These providers may set their own cookies.

We do not use third‑party advertising or tracking cookies.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage your cookie settings at any time by clicking the cookie icon on the platform.

You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non‑essential cookies
• Adjust preferences by category

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, you can contact us at: hello@digibete.org