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Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, how Word of Faith Prophetic Church uses them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last Updated: April 2026
Word of Faith Prophetic Church (“the Church”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at wordoffaithng.org (the “Website”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. This policy complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the operators of the website. Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser).
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties whose content or services are embedded in the website (“third-party cookies”).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Website functions correctly and provides you with a smooth browsing experience
- To remember your preferences and settings during and between visits
- To understand how visitors interact with the Website, including which pages are most visited and how users navigate through the site
- To support embedded third-party content (such as YouTube videos)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function as intended. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session ID | Maintains your session state as you navigate the Website | Session |
| Cookie consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preferences | Remembers your display preferences and settings | 6 months |
| Form state | Temporarily stores form data to prevent data loss during navigation | Session |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data collected helps us improve the Website's structure, content, and performance.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Site analytics | Tracks page views, session duration, and navigation patterns | 24 months |
| Visitor ID | Distinguishes unique visitors to the Website | 24 months |
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Our Website embeds content from third-party services, which may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.
YouTube (Google)
We embed sermon videos from YouTube on our Website. When you view a page with an embedded YouTube video, YouTube may set cookies on your device to track video interactions, remember preferences, and serve relevant content. These cookies are set by Google and are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
| Cookie | Purpose | Set By |
|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Estimates user bandwidth for optimal video playback | YouTube |
| YSC | Registers a unique ID to track which videos have been viewed | YouTube |
| PREF | Stores user preferences and other information such as preferred language | YouTube |
| GPS | Registers a unique ID on mobile devices to enable tracking of geographical location | YouTube |
Paystack
When you click through to the Paystack payment page for online giving, Paystack may set cookies to facilitate and secure the transaction. These cookies are set by Paystack and are subject to Paystack's own privacy and cookie policies.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie notice informing you about our use of cookies. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
Please note that strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Website to function. Disabling other categories of cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
5. How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You can manage, block, or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies at once
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly. This includes form submissions, embedded video content, and other interactive elements.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting that sends a signal to the websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy preferences and encourage you to use the cookie management options described above.
7. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Local storage: Used to store data locally on your device to improve Website performance and remember your preferences. Unlike cookies, local storage data does not expire automatically but can be cleared through your browser settings
- Session storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when you close your browser tab or window. Used for temporary data such as form state during a single browsing session
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the Website after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
9. Your Rights Regarding Cookies
Under the NDPR, NDPA, GDPR, and UK PECR, you have the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies we use and their purposes (as outlined in this policy)
- Give or refuse consent for non-essential cookies
- Withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies from your device
- Request information about the data collected through cookies
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe your rights have not been respected
For more information about your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your cookie preferences, please contact us:
- Organisation: Word of Faith Prophetic Church
- Address: FAITHCITY 6, Hotspot Drive, Off Guestimate Avenue, By NNPC Filling Station, First Bank Bus Stop, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
- Email: Contact Us
- Website: wordoffaithng.org
This Cookie Policy forms part of our overall legal framework, which also includes our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.