Cookies Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2025

This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how God Liberation Cathedral uses them on our Christian ministry website. Understanding our use of cookies helps you make informed decisions about your browsing experience while engaging with our spiritual content and community.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, mobile device, or any other device by our website. They contain details of your browsing history and preferences, helping us provide a better experience for your spiritual journey with us.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:

• Company refers to God Liberation Cathedral, our Christian ministry organization
• Cookies means small files that store information about your website preferences
• Website refers to God Liberation Cathedral, accessible from https://godliberationcathedral.org
• You means the individual accessing our ministry website

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Ministry Cookies

• Type: Session Cookies
• Purpose: These cookies are essential for our ministry website to function properly. They help authenticate users, secure prayer request submissions, and enable basic website features like navigation and access to secure areas.
• Duration: Automatically deleted when you close your browser

Functional Cookies

• Type: Persistent Cookies
• Purpose: Remember your preferences such as language settings, prayer request privacy preferences, and ministry newsletter subscriptions to enhance your spiritual experience on our site.
• Duration: Remain until you delete them or they expire

Analytics Cookies

• Type: Persistent Cookies
• Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our ministry content, which Bible studies are most popular, and how we can improve our digital outreach.
• Provider: Google Analytics
• Data Collected: Page views, time spent on spiritual content, most read Bible verses

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

• Type: Persistent Cookies
• Purpose: Display relevant Christian content and ministry-related advertisements. Revenue helps support our ministry operations.
• Provider: Google AdSense
• Personalization: May show ads related to Christian books, religious events, or spiritual resources

Social Media Cookies

• Type: Persistent Cookies
• Purpose: Enable sharing of our ministry content on social media platforms and integrate our social media presence.
• Providers: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

BibleUp Integration Cookies

• Type: Functional Cookies
• Purpose: Power the interactive Bible verse tooltips throughout our website, allowing you to quickly reference Scripture passages.
• Features: Instant Bible verse lookups, verse sharing capabilities

How We Use Cookies in Our Ministry

God Liberation Cathedral uses cookies to:

• Enhance Your Spiritual Journey: Remember your Bible reading preferences and favorite sermons
• Secure Prayer Requests: Protect the confidentiality of your prayer submissions
• Personalize Content: Show relevant spiritual content based on your interests
• Improve Our Ministry: Understand which resources help our community most
• Enable Donations: Securely process online giving and maintain donor preferences
• Community Features: Support member login and community interaction features

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings:

• Accept All Cookies: Allow our ministry website to function optimally
• Block All Cookies: May limit access to certain ministry features
• Selective Blocking: Choose which types of cookies to allow

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Google Chrome Cookie Settings
• Firefox: Firefox Privacy Settings
• Safari: Safari Cookie Management
• Edge: Microsoft Edge Settings

Third-Party Opt-Outs

• Google Analytics: Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads: Ad Settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

• Inability to save prayer request preferences
• Need to re-enter information on each visit
• Limited access to member-only content
• Reduced functionality of Bible study tools
• Less personalized spiritual content recommendations

Cookie Security and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy as you engage with our ministry:

• Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information
• Prayer requests and personal data are handled separately with encryption
• We regularly review and update our cookie practices
• Third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our ministry website or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Website banner notifications
• Email updates to registered members
• Ministry newsletter announcements

Contact Our Ministry

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need assistance with cookie settings, please contact us:

• Email: support@godliberationcathedral.org
• Website: Contact Us
• Ministry Office: God Liberation Cathedral, Alberta, Canada

As a Christian ministry, we are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy while helping you grow in your faith journey.