Cookie Policy
The European Community recently introduced legislation to protect the privacy of web users by limiting how websites can use cookies The Paw-works Classroom is committed to protecting your privacy. As part of this commitment we are providing you with information about the cookies we use, so that you can make informed decisions. The information below should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. s committed to protecting your privacy. As part of this commitment we are providing you with information about the cookies we use, so that you can make informed decisions. The information below should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files that our website(s) or services provided for us by other companies put on your computer. The information in them helps us to improve your experience of using our website and learning with us. Many of our cookies are deleted when you log out of your learning or close your web browser.
None of our cookies contain any of your personally identifiable information.
Because you are using our website(s) we assume that you are happy for us to use cookies in this way.
If you are not happy, then you should either not use our website(s), set your web browser to not accept cookies from The Paw-works Classroom or use your web browser’s anonymous browsing setting (this is called ‘Incognito’ in Google Chrome, ‘InPrivate’ in Internet Explorer and ‘Private Browsing’ in Firefox).
For more information on cookies, how to control the use of them in your browser and how to browse the internet anonymously visit the
All About Cookies website. Because our learning systems rely on cookies to deliver your courses effectively you give us consent to use cookies as outlined below when you purchase or enroll on a block (The Paw-works Classroom). We will not provide technical support to learners who choose to cookies and then encounter issues with their learning. You will not be able to purchase courses from the The Paw-works Classroom website if you set your browser to not accept cookies as our ecommerce system uses them to process transactions. We are unable to facilitate purchases by any other method (e.g. telephone sales) or provide technical support to users who choose to block The Paw-works Classroom cookies.
Does this website use cookies?
Yes. The Paw-works classroom uses cookies and similar technologies like single-pixel gifs and web beacons. We use both session-based and persistent cookies. This website sets and accesses our own cookies on the domains operated by this website and its corporate affiliates (collectively, the "Sites"). In addition, we use third party cookies, like Google Analytics.
What cookies The Paw-works Classroom uses:
We use cookies to track your use of our website. This enables us to understand how you use the site and track any patterns with regards how you are using our website. Some cookies are associated with your account and personal information in order to remember that you are logged in and which workspaces you are logged into. Other cookies are not tied to your account but are unique and allow us to carry out analytics and customization, among other similar things. Cookies can be used to recognize you when you visit a Site or use our Services, remember your preferences, and give you a personalized experience that's consistent with your settings. This helps us to develop and improve our website as well as products and / or services in response to what you might need or want. Cookies also make your interactions faster and more secure.
Categories of use:
Session cookies: these are only stored on your computer during your web session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser - they usually store an anonymous session ID allowing you to browse a website without having to log in to each page but they do not collect any personal data from your computer; or
Persistent cookies: a persistent cookie is stored as a file on your computer and it remains there when you close your web browser. The cookie can be read by the website that created it when you visit that website again. We may use persistent cookies for this website Analytics , Google Analytics, Mixpanel Analytics or Segment.io Analytics.
Cookies can be categorised as follows:
Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential to enable you to use the website effectively, such as when buying a product and / or service, and therefore cannot be turned off. Without these cookies, the services available to you on our website cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.
Performance & Analytical cookies: These cookies enable us to monitor and improve the performance of our website. For example, they allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources and see which parts of the site are most popular.
Functionality cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For instance, we may be able to provide you with news or updates relevant to the services you use. They may also be used to provide services you have requested such as viewing a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect is usually anonymised.
What can you do if you don't want cookies to be set or want them to be removed?
Some people prefer not to allow cookies, which is why most browsers give you the ability to manage cookies to suit you. In some browsers you can set up rules to manage cookies on a site-by-site basis, giving you more fine-grained control over your privacy. What this means is that you can disallow cookies from all sites except those that you trust.
If you limit the ability of websites and applications to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience and/or lose the ability to access the services, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings, like login information.