Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Coded by: (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at codedby.org (“website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Coded by:) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
Why do we use cookies?
We use first and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our online properties. Third parties serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. The Cookie Consent Manager allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept and reject. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website through your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. You may also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.
The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our Websites and the purposes they perform are described in the table below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit):
• Essential website cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Websites and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.
• Performance and functionality cookies: These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Websites but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like videos) may become unavailable.
• Analytics and customization cookies: These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Websites are being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Websites for you.
• Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
• Social networking cookies: These cookies are used to enable you to share pages and content that you find interesting on our Websites through third-party social networking and other websites. These cookies may also be used for advertising purposes.
• Unclassified cookies: These are cookies that have not yet been categorized. We are in the process of classifying these cookies with the help of their providers.
What about other tracking technologies?
Cookies are not the only way to recognize or track visitors to a website. We may use other, similar technologies like web beacons (sometimes called “tracking pixels” or “clear gifs”). These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enables us to recognize when someone has visited our website or opened an email including them. This allows us, for example, to monitor the traffic patterns of users from one page within a website to another, to deliver or communicate with cookies, to understand whether you have come to the website from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party website, to improve site performance, and to measure the success of marketing campaigns. In many instances, these technologies are reliant on cookies to function properly, and so declining cookies will impair their functioning.
Do you use Flash cookies or Local Shared Objects?
Websites may also use so-called “Flash Cookies” (also known as Local Shared Objects or “LSOs”) to, among other things, collect and store information about your use of our services, fraud prevention, and for other site operations. If you do not want Flash Cookies stored on your computer, you can adjust the settings of your Flash player to block Flash Cookies storage using the tools contained in the Website Storage Settings Panel. You can also control Flash Cookies by going to the Global Storage Settings Panel and following the instructions (which may include instructions that explain, for example, how to delete existing Flash Cookies (referred to “information” on the Macromedia site), how to prevent Flash LSOs from being placed on your computer without your being asked, and (for Flash Player 8 and later) how to block Flash Cookies that are not being delivered by the operator of the page you are on at the time).
Please note that setting the Flash Player to restrict or limit acceptance of Flash Cookies may reduce or impede the functionality of some Flash applications, including, potentially, Flash applications used in connection with our services or online content.
Do you serve targeted advertising?
Third parties may serve cookies on your computer or mobile device to serve advertising through our website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that you may be interested in. They may also employ technology that is used to measure the effectiveness of advertisements. This information collected through this process does not enable us or them to identify your name, contact details, or other details that directly identify you unless you choose to provide these.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please fill out our contact form.
Privacy Policy
Coded by: ("Coded by:", "we", "us", or "our") operates codedby.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who we are:
• Organization: Coded by: (nonprofit)
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
• Contact: info@codedbykids.com
What this policy covers:
This policy applies to information collected through the Site, including when you:
• sign up for our newsletter
• contact us through the Site
• register or apply for programs through our forms
• visit or browse the Site
Information we collect:
Information you provide: We collect information you choose to submit, including:
Newsletter signups (Mailchimp)
• name
• email address
Contact us forms (Paperform)
• name
• email address
• message content
• any files you choose to upload.
Program signups and registrations (Paperform)
We collect information needed to evaluate eligibility, communicate with families, and administer programs. Depending on the program and age group, this may include:
• participant information (for example name, age, school-related details)
• parent or guardian contact information
• other information you choose to provide in registration or application forms
We do not offer user accounts on the Site, and we do not enable public posting (such as comments or public profiles).
Information collected automatically:
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect information such as:
• device type, operating system, browser type
• IP address and approximate location (for example city/state)
• pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on pages
• referring and exit pages
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and understand usage.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure Site performance and usage. Google Analytics may set cookies or use similar identifiers to collect information about your device and browsing activity on the Site.
You can limit cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some site functionality may be limited.
How we use information:
We use the information we collect to:
• send newsletters and updates you request
• respond to messages and inquiries
• process and administer program applications, registrations, and participation
• communicate with participants, parents or guardians, and prospective participants
• maintain, protect, and improve the Site
• analyze Site traffic and engagement
How we share information:
We do not sell your personal information.
We share information only as needed to run our Site and programs, including with:
Service providers
• Webflow (Site platform and hosting)
• Paperform (forms for contact and program signups)
• Airtable (database used to store and manage form submissions and program information)
• Mailchimp (newsletter and email communications)
• Google Analytics (usage measurement)
• Classy (donation processing, when you click out to donate)
These providers may process information on our behalf under their own terms and privacy practices.
Legal and safety reasons
We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to:
• comply with applicable laws or lawful requests
• protect the rights, safety, and security of Coded by:, our participants, families, staff, and the public
• prevent fraud or misuse of the Site
Donations through Classy
Donations are processed through Classy. When you click a donation link, you leave our Site and interact directly with Classy’s platform. We do not store your payment card information on codedby.org. Any information you provide on Classy is governed by Classy’s privacy policy and terms.
Children’s privacy
Our programs may serve children as young as age 8, and the Site may be visited by children and families.
We recommend that children under 13 use the Site with a parent or guardian, especially when submitting forms. For program registrations involving children, information is typically provided by a parent or guardian or collected with appropriate consent as part of program administration.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, contact us at info@codedbykids.com and we will work to address it.
Data retention:
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
• provide requested communications (like newsletters)
• administer programs
• maintain records for operational, legal, or reporting needs
You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the link in our emails.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your choices
You can:
• unsubscribe from emails using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter
• request updates or corrections to information you have provided
• request deletion of information you submitted through the Site, subject to legal or operational retention needs
To make a request, email info@codedbykids.com.
Third-party links
The Site may include links to third-party sites (for example, the donation platform). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page.
Contact us
If you have questions or requests related to privacy, contact: info@codedbykids.com
