Cookie Policy for Coach & Bus Studio
Last Updated:14/04/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Coach & Bus Studio ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.coachandbusstudio.com (the "Site"). It also outlines your rights and choices under UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Note: Our login screen redirects users to a Microsoft-managed site (ciamlogin.com) for secure authentication. Microsoft sets and manages its own cookies, which are essential for login functionality. You can view Microsoft's Cookie Policy when redirected.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g. computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are commonly used to:
- Enable core website functions
- Improve site performance
- Remember your preferences
- Provide website usage statistics
Cookies fall into the following catergories:
- First-party cookies – set directly by this website/li>
- Third-party cookies – set by services integrated into the site (e.g. Microsoft)
and by function:
- Strictly necessary cookies – required for basic functionality (e.g. logins)
- Functional cookies – enhance user experience
- Performance/analytics cookies – collect data about how visitors use the site
- Marketing cookies – used to deliver advertising
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our Site to:
- Authenticate users
- Enable secure access to our platform
- Maintain session consistency
- Monitor usage and performance
- Improve functionality and stability
We do not use cookies for:
- Advertising or marketing
- Cross-site tracking
- Sharing data with ad networks
We rely on Microsoft services for login and authentication. Some cookies set by Microsoft are necessary for secure access and cannot be disabled individually. Please refer to Microsoft’s Privacy Policy for more information.
3. Cookies We Use
Cookies Set By Coach & Bus Studio
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| AspNetCore.Antiforgery | Security | Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) | Session |
| AspNetCore.Cookies | authentication | Stores user login/session information | Session |
| ARRAffinity | Load Balancing | Maintains user session consistency across servers | Session |
| ARRAffinitySameSite | Load Balancing | Supports same-site routing consistency | Session |
Third-Party Cookies (Microsoft – ciamlogin.com)
These are placed during the login process and are necessary for secure authentication. Examples include:
- Session tokens
- Single sign-on(SSO) support
- Device and session identifiers for fraud detection
Please refer to Microsoft’s documentation for a detailed breakdown of these cookies.
4. Consent and Cookie Preferences
Under UK law, we must obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics cookies).
When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner will allow you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time via our cookie settings:
http://www.coachandbusstudio.com
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings, including:
- Viewing stored cookies
- Blocking or deleting cookies
- Allowing cookies from specific websites
- Automatically clearing cookies on exit
Useful browser guides:
Note: Blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Site — especially login and session features provided by Microsoft.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the date of the latest revision.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: