Cookie Policy – Educate Schools Ltd t/a LSC
Last updated: March 2026
At Educate Schools Ltd t/a LSC (“LSC”, “we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.wearelsc.co.uk.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and the choices you have about how they are used.
For information on how we handle personal data more generally, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
What Is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember your preferences, and provide insights into how people use the site.
Cookies may be set by:
- First parties – the website you are visiting (in this case, LSC)
- Third parties – trusted partners who provide services like analytics or embedded content
Some cookies are essential for the website to work, while others are optional and used only with your consent.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies that serve different purposes. These are:
- Essential
- Functionality
- Analytics and Advertising
1. Essential
These cookies are necessary for our website to operate. Without them, core functions such as page navigation, secure access, and form submissions would not work properly.
They do not store personally identifiable information.
|
Name |
Type |
Expiry |
Purpose |
|
CookieConsent |
Essential |
1 year |
Stores the user’s cookie preferences for the website. |
|
PHPSESSID |
Essential |
Session |
Maintains user session state across page requests. |
|
cookietest |
Essential |
Session |
Checks whether cookies are enabled in the user’s browser. |
Vimeo
We use Vimeo cookies to ensure that embedded videos on our website play smoothly and reliably. These cookies help Vimeo remember your playback settings, deliver video content efficiently, and maintain essential functions such as buffering and performance optimisation. They support a seamless, high‑quality viewing experience without collecting unnecessary personal information.
| Name | Type | Expiry | Purpose |
| __cf_bm | Essential | 30 minutes | Bot protection and traffic filtering. |
| _cfuvid | Essential | Session | Security validation and rate-limiting. |
YouTube
We use essential YouTube cookies to ensure that embedded videos on our website function correctly and securely. These cookies are required for core playback features, such as maintaining the video session, detecting technical issues, and enabling basic player functions. They do not store personal information for advertising or analytics, but simply allow the videos to load, run smoothly and perform as expected.
| Name | Type | Expiry | Purpose |
| YSC | Essential | Session | Ensures YouTube video functionality and keeps session state during play. |
| remote_sid | Essential | Session | Maintains the session for embedded YouTube videos. |
| TESTCOOKIESENABLED | Essential | 1 day | Tests whether the user’s browser supports cookie storage. |
2. Functionality
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices – such as layout preferences or accessibility settings – so you experience a more personalised and consistent visit.
Zapier
Zapier Chatbots help us automate simple conversations and route messages to the right tools behind the scenes. When these chatbots are active on our site, they may use cookies or technical signals to remember recent interactions, deliver the right follow‑up message, or ensure your chat flows smoothly from one step to the next. These technologies don’t track your browsing for marketing purposes — they simply support the chatbot’s functionality so it can respond quickly and reliably when you need help or information.
|
Name |
Type |
Expiry |
Purpose |
|
projectSessionId |
Functionality, Analytics and advertising |
Indefinite |
Used by Zapier to help detect and prevent misuse within chatbot sessions. It ensures session-level activity can be monitored for security and reliability. |
|
__dd_s |
Functionality, Analytics and advertising |
Indefinite |
A DataDog RUM cookie used to track performance issues and errors across sessions. Zapier does not enable any session replay features with this cookie. |
|
NID |
Functionality, Analytics and advertising |
Indefinite |
Used by Google to display personalised ads to signed‑out users on Google services. Related cookies (ANID, IDE, id) support showing relevant ads on third‑party websites that use Google’s ad network. |
|
visitor_id |
Functionality |
Indefinite |
Helps Zapier correlate events within a single visitor session. It works similarly to the projectSessionId cookie but is specific to certain Zapier systems. |
|
interfacesSessionId |
Functionality |
Indefinite |
Stores the logged‑in session state for users on interfaces.zapier.com, allowing access to authenticated features and pages. |
|
currentAccountId |
Functionality |
Indefinite |
Used by Google to deliver personalised ads across websites that participate in the Google Ads ecosystem. Helps Google understand browsing behaviour to show more relevant advertising. |
|
IDE |
Analytics and advertising |
Indefinite |
Used by Google to deliver personalised ads across websites that participate in the Google Ads ecosystem. Helps Google understand browsing behaviour to show more relevant advertising. |
3. Analytics and Advertising Cookies
These cookies enable us to analyse how users interact with our website and to support advertising that is relevant to your interests. They help us assess site performance, measure the effectiveness of our content and campaigns, and ensure that advertising is delivered efficiently and appropriately. These cookies are used only where you have provided consent.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how people use our website. These cookies recognise returning visitors, track which pages are viewed, and show us where traffic is coming from. This information isn’t fully anonymised, but it gives us valuable insights into what’s working well and where we can improve the experience for our community. Google may also use some of this data to support personalised advertising, both on our site and across other platforms.
|
Name |
Type |
Expiry |
Purpose |
|
_gcl_au |
Analytics and advertising |
3 months |
Used to measure advertising conversion efficiency. |
|
_gcl_ls |
Analytics and advertising |
3 months |
Stores Google ad click information for attribution. |
|
_ga |
Analytics |
2 years |
Distinguishes unique users for performance reporting. |
|
_gat |
Analytics |
1 minute |
Throttles request rates and improves performance. |
|
_gid |
Analytics |
24 hours |
Tracks user behaviour across pages. |
|
ga# |
Analytics |
2 years |
Stores session state and tracks page interactions. |
|
test_cookie |
Functionality |
1 day |
Checks whether the browser supports cookies before loading ads. |
HubSpot
We use HubSpot across key parts of our website to help us understand how visitors engage with our pages and to support our online forms. HubSpot cookies recognise returning visitors, track sessions, and ensure forms function properly. This information gives us a clearer picture of how people use the site so we can continue improving the experience. Some HubSpot cookies also help with audience analytics and may support our marketing activity.
|
Name |
Type |
Expiry |
Purpose |
|
__hssc |
Analytics and advertising |
30 minutes |
Tracks sessions to determine if HubSpot should increment session count. |
|
__hssrc |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Determines if the visitor restarted their browser. |
|
__hstc |
Analytics and advertising |
6 months |
Tracks visitors and sessions. |
|
hubspotutk |
Analytics and advertising |
6 months |
User identity tracking and form submissions. |
|
__ptq.gif |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
HubSpot tracking pixel used to log page views and analytics events. |
Meta (Facebook)
Meta cookies help us understand how visitors arrive at our website from Facebook or Instagram. These cookies track referral activity, which gives us insight into the effectiveness of our social media campaigns. Meta may also use this information to personalise the ads you see on its platforms. This data helps us reach people who are more likely to be interested in what we do and measure the impact of our posts and campaigns.
|
Name |
Type |
Expiry |
Purpose |
|
_fbp |
Analytics and advertising |
3 months |
Delivers targeted advertising and measures campaign performance. |
|
lastExternalReferrer |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Tracks referring website for Facebook tracking purposes. |
|
lastExternalReferrerTime |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Records timestamp of the referring website for tracking. |
YouTube
YouTube sets cookies to support embedded videos on our website. These cookies help YouTube understand how a video is being watched — such as whether it’s been played, paused, or viewed before — and may also be used to personalise recommendations or advertising across Google’s platforms. While they help ensure videos run smoothly, some of these cookies also collect data that allows YouTube to deliver targeted ads or measure performance.
|
Name |
Type |
Expiry |
Purpose |
|
LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Tracks video interactions and playback preferences. |
|
LogsDatabaseV2:V#||LogsRequestsStore |
Analytics and advertising |
Persistent |
Stores logs and performance data locally. |
|
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
Analytics and advertising |
6 months |
Estimates bandwidth and improves video delivery. |
|
YtIdbMeta#databases |
Analytics and advertising |
Persistent |
Stores local database metadata and preferences. |
|
__Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN |
Analytics and advertising |
6 months |
Feature rollouts and personalised content. |
|
__Secure-YEC |
Analytics and advertising |
13 months |
Personalised advertising and user identification. |
|
__Secure-YNID |
Analytics and advertising |
1 year |
Personalised advertising and user tracking. |
|
yt-remote-cast-available |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Tracks availability of casting devices for YouTube playback. |
|
yt-remote-cast-installed |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Detects whether the user has a casting device available. |
|
yt-remote-connected-devices |
Analytics and advertising |
Persistent |
Stores connected device information for multi-device use. |
|
yt-remote-device-id |
Analytics and advertising |
Persistent |
Stores user device settings for YouTube video playback. |
|
yt-remote-fast-check-period |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Detects network responsiveness for video playback. |
|
yt-remote-session-app |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Stores YouTube session app data for video playback. |
|
yt-remote-session-name |
Analytics and advertising |
Session |
Stores YouTube session name data for synchronised playback. |
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions smoothly and securely
- Improve navigation and user experience
- Analyse website traffic and performance
- Understand which services interest our visitors
- Support targeted advertising and marketing
- Enable communication features (e.g., enquiry forms)
We only use non-essential cookies if you consent to them when you first visit our site.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies at any time:
Through our cookie banner
When you visit our website, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Through your browser
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions can usually be found under:
- Settings > Privacy
- Settings > Site Permissions
- Preferences > Privacy & Security
Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or how we operate. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Educate Schools Ltd t/a LSC
Email: info@wearelsc.co.uk
Address: LSC, Acru Works, Demmings Road, Cheadle, SK8 2PG.
Website: www.wearelsc.co.uk