Code.org Cookie Notice

Date Last Updated: 10/03/2022

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Some cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that amount to a request for services. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but that may cause some parts of the site to not work properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count and assess visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us assess which pages are the most and least popular and see how users move around the site and use the curriculum. If these cookies are disabled, we will not know when a user like yourself has visited our site or be able to monitor the site’s performance.

Functional Cookies

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How To Control and Delete Cookies

Consent Tool

The consent tool on our site can be utilized to customize your cookie preferences. The consent tool specifically controls the performance/analytics, functional, social media, and marketing cookies set by using our primary public websites (code.org and hourofcode.com). Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled, nor can the tool be used to block cookies on third party websites linked from our website.

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Questions?

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