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Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Last updated: March 11, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Alive Church uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences (such as theme settings)
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website and services
- Ensure website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and remembering your cookie consent preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session while browsing the site | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| font_size | Remembers your preferred font size for reading | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- YouTube: For embedded video content (sermons, teaching)
- Google Analytics: For website usage statistics
- Payment Processors: For secure donation processing
These third parties may set their own cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for certain types of cookies
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: office@alive.me.uk
- Address: Alive House, Nelson Street, Norwich NR2 4DR