SCHOOL Platform — Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1 May 2026 Version: 1.0
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit and preferences.
2. What Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
school_session |
Maintains your authenticated login session | 7 days |
school_csrf |
Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | 7 days |
lite_mode |
Remembers your bandwidth/data-saving preference | 1 year |
2.2 Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your settings and preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme |
Stores your display theme preference | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional — Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how the Platform is used. We activate these only with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| None currently | No analytics provider in use | Not applicable — platform does not currently use analytics cookies | N/A |
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
Our payment processor (Stripe) may set cookies during the checkout flow. These are governed by Stripe's Cookie Policy at https://stripe.com/za/cookie-settings.
3. Your Cookie Choices
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Platform, you will be presented with a consent banner allowing you to accept or decline optional cookies. Essential cookies are always active.
3.2 Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw cookie consent at any time:
- Through the Cookie Preferences link in the Platform footer; or
- By clearing cookies in your browser settings (note: this will log you out of your session).
3.3 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Visit your browser's help documentation for instructions.
4. Zero-Rated Endpoints
Certain Platform endpoints are designated as zero-rated under ICASA data zero-rating guidelines for educational content:
/api/lesson-json/api/lessons/quiz/bias/api/lessons/quiz/attempt
These endpoints operate without cookies where technically feasible to minimise data usage on mobile networks.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies. Material changes will be notified through the Platform's cookie consent mechanism.
DITSHEGO VENTURES (Pty) Ltd t/a SCHOOL — legal@school.ditshego-ventures.co.za
Last reviewed: 1 May 2026