Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy for PrayerAndScripture.com

At PrayerAndScripture.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to maintaining transparency about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

By accessing or using this website (https://www.prayerandscripture.com/), you consent to the use of cookies as described herein, unless you have disabled them through your browser or our cookie consent management tools.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes such as enabling core website functionality, improving user experience, analyzing site performance, and delivering personalized advertisements.

Cookies can be:

  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.

  • Third-party cookies: Set by services embedded in the website (e.g., ad networks, analytics providers).

We process cookie-related data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (for non-essential cookies, under GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).

  • Legitimate interests (for necessary cookies, under GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).

  • Contractual necessity (to deliver core site features when registered users log in or interact with certain functions).

Where required by law (e.g., GDPR, PECR, ePrivacy Directive), we request your consent before placing cookies on your device, except for strictly necessary cookies.

Categories of Cookies We Use

We use four categories of cookies on PrayerAndScripture.com:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. Without them, services like account login, security protection, and basic navigation would not work.

  • Examples: session cookies, authentication tokens

  • Cannot be turned off via cookie banner

  • Lifespan: Typically session-based or expire in 1-7 days

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our site, which pages are visited most often, and if users encounter errors. This helps us improve functionality, speed, and content quality.

  • Tools: Google Analytics, Cloudflare Analytics

  • Collected data is anonymized or pseudonymized

  • Lifespan: Up to 24 months, depending on the cookie

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language, theme, past visits) to provide a more personalized experience.

  • Examples: cookie consent preferences, prayer list settings

  • May be set by first or third-party services

  • Lifespan: 30–180 days

D. Targeting / Advertising Cookies

These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising on our site or others. They may be set by us or third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense).

  • May track browsing activity across different websites

  • Helps us sustain our free content through ad revenue

  • Lifespan: 30–365 days

Third-Party Services and Cookies

We work with third-party providers who may set cookies through our site to deliver services including:

  • Google AdSense – personalized ad delivery and reporting

  • Google Analytics – website usage analytics

  • Pinterest/Facebook/Twitter – social sharing features and embedded content

  • Cloudflare – DNS and security performance enhancement

We encourage users to read the cookie policies of these providers:

Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies and can manage them in the following ways:

On your first visit, we display a banner that lets you:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject all except essential cookies

  • Customize your preferences

Your consent choices are stored and can be updated anytime by revisiting the [Cookie Settings] page. (Insert link)

B. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device

  • Delete or block cookies

  • Set default cookie behavior

Instructions for major browsers:

Note: Blocking cookies may affect functionality or prevent you from accessing parts of our site.

Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect the following types of data:

  • IP address and device information

  • Browser type and version

  • Geographic location (approximate)

  • On-site behavior (pages visited, time spent, clicks)

  • Referral URL or traffic source

We do not collect or store personal data (such as names or contact details) in cookies unless explicitly provided by you and authorized by law.

International Data Transfers

Some third-party cookie providers may process your data outside of your country or region (e.g., the United States). We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws by using contractual clauses and industry best practices.

Children’s Data

PrayerAndScripture.com does not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). Parents are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time due to changes in legal requirements, technologies, or our services. All updates will be posted on this page with the Last Updated date clearly indicated.

We encourage users to check this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

PrayerAndScripture.com
Attn: Privacy Officer
📧 Email: info@prayerandscripture.com
🌐 Website: https://www.prayerandscripture.com/