Cookie Policy

Highway Pentecostal Church
Effective Date: January 01, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Highway Pentecostal Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, including when you create an account, log in, or make a donation.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

a. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as:

• Creating and logging into your account
• Processing secure donations
• Maintaining session security
• Preventing fraudulent activity

Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website will not work.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve it. They may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the Website
• Errors encountered

This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences and choices, such as:

• Saved login sessions
• Language or region settings

They help provide a more personalized experience.

d. Security Cookies

We may use cookies provided by trusted third parties (such as bot-detection services) to:

• Protect forms (including donation forms) from spam or abuse
• Verify that users are human

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as:

• Payment processors for secure donation transactions
• Analytics providers to understand website usage
• Security services to protect against fraud and abuse

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control their use of cookies.

4. Do We Use Targeted Advertising?

We do not use cookies for targeted or interest-based advertising, and we do not allow third parties to advertise on our Website.

5. How You Can Control Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies:

• You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner
• You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies
• Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use features such as account login or donations

For more information, visit your browser’s help section (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

6. Other Tracking Technologies

We may use similar technologies, such as web beacons or pixels, to:

• Understand user behaviour on our Website
• Measure the effectiveness of communications (such as emails)

These technologies typically rely on cookies to function properly.

7. Data Protection

Any personal information collected through cookies or related technologies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or rent your personal information.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

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

Highway Pentecostal Church
800 Stewart Blvd.
Brockville, Ontario K6V 5T4
Canada

Email: info@highwaychurch.net
Phone: (+1) 613-342-4075

We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a secure and meaningful online experience.