Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 31 October 2026

Website: https://classeswithcat.com

At Classes with Cat, we believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them on classeswithcat.com, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a smoother browsing experience, and supply analytical information to site owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire and are deleted automatically when you close your web browser.

  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website.

  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services that appear on our pages (such as video hosting or payment processors).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies used on our Site into four main types:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as logging into your student account, filling in booking forms, or setting your privacy preferences.

Session & Auth

Keeps you logged in during your session and secures account areas

Security

Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and automated spam

Cookie Consent

Remembers your cookie preferences so you are not asked on every page1 Year

B. Functional & Performance Cookies

These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality, performance, and personalisation. For example, they remember your preferred settings, language choices, or class scheduling preferences across visits.

C. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to measure traffic, identify popular pages, and improve site navigation and user experience.

  • Google Analytics (if applicable): Tracks site traffic, visitor origins, and page performance without directly identifying individual visitors.

D. Third-Party & Embedded Media Cookies

Our Site may embed functionality or services provided by third parties, such as video platforms (e.g. Zoom, Vimeo, YouTube) or payment gateways (e.g. Stripe, PayPal). These providers may set their own cookies to ensure their services operate securely and seamlessly.

3. How to Manage and Control Cookies

Under UK law, we require your consent to place non-essential cookies (such as analytics and functional cookies) on your device. When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner will ask for your consent.

You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw consent at any time through the following methods:

A. Our Cookie Preference Centre

You can update your choices at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link located in the footer of our Site.

B. Your Web Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device.

Here is how you can manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies

  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Please note: If you choose to disable strictly necessary cookies, certain parts of our Site or booking functionality may not operate properly.

4. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: