Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 20, 2026

1. About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Ambleside School of Boerne (“Ambleside,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on amblesideboerne.com (the “Website”).This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share personal information:

https://amblesideboerne.com/privacy-policy/

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device through your web browser. They help websites function, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use website features.Cookies may be set directly by the website you visit (“first-party cookies”) or by a service provider whose technology appears on that website (“third-party cookies”).Some cookies are temporary and used during a browsing session. Others remain on your device between visits until they expire or are deleted.Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, and browser storage, may also be used to support website functionality or collect information about website interactions. References to cookies in this policy include these technologies where applicable.

3. How We May Use Cookies

Depending on the features and services active on the Website, cookies and similar technologies may be used for the purposes described below. Not every category applies to every page or visit.

Essential Website Functions and Security
These technologies support the Website’s operation and security. They may help:
- Maintain secure sessions.
- Support forms and other requested features.
- Detect spam, automated abuse, or suspicious activity.
- Remember privacy or cookie preferences, where a preference tool is available.

Blocking technologies needed for these purposes may prevent some Website features from working properly.

Preferences and Functionality
These technologies may remember choices you make or support optional features, helping provide a more convenient experience during or between visits.

Analytics and Performance
Where analytics tools are enabled, these technologies may help us understand how visitors find and use the Website. Information collected may include pages visited, approximate location, browser and device information, referral sources, and interactions with Website features. We may use this information to identify technical issues, evaluate content, and improve the Website.

Advertising and Campaign Measurement
Where advertising or conversion-measurement tools are enabled, cookies and similar technologies may help measure whether an advertisement leads to a Website visit, inquiry, or other action. Depending on the provider and configuration, these technologies may also allow the provider to associate Website activity with information collected through other websites or services.

Embedded Content
Pages that include third-party content, such as videos, maps, or social media features, may allow the content provider to collect information or place cookies when the content loads or you interact with it. The information collected and the technologies used depend on the provider and its settings.

4. Information Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the technology and its configuration, information collected may include:

- An IP address or an approximate location derived from it.
- Browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website.
- The website, advertisement, or link that referred you to the Website.
- Clicks and interactions with Website features.
- Cookie identifiers or other device or browser identifiers.
- Preferences or settings associated with your browser.

Some of this information may constitute personal information under applicable law. Our Privacy Policy provides additional information about our handling of personal information.

5. Third-Party Technologies

Service providers that support website hosting, security, analytics, advertising, or embedded content may use cookies or similar technologies in connection with their services.Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. Their practices and available privacy controls may differ from ours.When you follow a link to another website, that website’s cookie and privacy practices apply.

6. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

Please respect the privacy of students, families, faculty, and staff whose images or information appear on the Website.The publication of a photograph, video, or student work on the Website does not grant permission to reuse it. Except as permitted by law, please obtain appropriate permission before copying, republishing, or using these materials.Do not use Website content to identify, contact, profile, or target students or families for unsolicited purposes.

7. Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies and other website data through their privacy or security settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
- View and delete stored cookies.
- Block cookies from particular websites.
- Restrict third-party cookies.
- Clear cookies and other website data.
- Set preferences for future cookie storage.

Consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the operation of forms, embedded content, or other Website features. Deleting cookies may also remove previously saved preferences. Cookie settings generally apply to the particular browser and device you are using. You may need to adjust settings separately on other browsers or devices.

Website Preference Controls
If a cookie banner or preference tool is available on the Website, you can use it to manage the categories of cookies identified in that tool. Where consent is required by applicable law, nonessential cookies should be used only after the required consent has been obtained. You may withdraw that consent through the available preference controls. Withdrawal does not affect processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn. Changing your preferences may not automatically remove cookies already stored on your device. You can delete existing cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Controls
Some service providers offer their own privacy settings or opt-out tools. These controls may apply only to that provider, browser, or device and may not stop all information collection.

8. Relationship to Our Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy focuses on cookies and similar technologies. Our Privacy Policy explains our broader information practices, including how to contact us with questions or requests relating to personal information.

Please review it at: https://amblesideboerne.com/privacy-policy/

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in Website features, service providers, technologies, or legal requirements.Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or request renewed consent.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or the technologies used on our Website, contact:

Ambleside School of Boerne
49 Scenic Loop Rd.
Boerne, Texas 78006
Email: webmaster@amblesideboerne.com
Phone: (830) 388-8865