Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website or web application. They help us recognise you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the platform so we can make it better.

2. How We Use Cookies

A+ Child uses cookies for the following purposes:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Maintain your login session and keep you securely authenticated across pages.	Session / 30 days
Preference	Remember your settings such as dark mode, language, and notification preferences.	1 year
Analytics	Understand which features are used most so we can improve the platform. Data is anonymised.	90 days
Security	Detect and prevent fraudulent logins and CSRF attacks.	Session

3. Essential Cookies (Cannot Be Disabled)

The following cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. Without them, you cannot log in or use any features of A+ Child. These cookies do not require your consent.

• session_token — keeps you logged in securely
• csrf_token — prevents cross-site request forgery attacks
• school_context — identifies which school account you are accessing

4. Analytics Cookies

We use anonymised analytics to understand platform usage and improve features. No personally identifiable information is included in analytics data. Analytics cookies may be disabled from your profile settings without affecting platform functionality.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on A+ Child. We may use a limited number of third-party services (such as error tracking tools) that set their own cookies. These services are bound by our data processing agreements and cannot use your data for their own advertising purposes.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Platform settings — toggle analytics cookies in your account preferences
• Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in.

For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help documentation.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

8. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@apluschild.com.