Effective Date: January 27, 2026
Last Updated: January 27, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their sites are used.
Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain any personally identifiable information on their own, though they may be linked to personal information stored on our servers.
2. How We Use Cookies
PrayerConnect uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our service
- Improve our website and features
- Provide personalized content
- Ensure the security of your account
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the service would not work without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Authentication session | 1 hour |
| sb-refresh-token | Session refresh | 7 days |
| csrf-token | Security protection | Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme-preference | Remember light/dark mode | 1 year |
| sidebar-collapsed | UI preference | 1 year |
| locale | Language preference | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our service.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 24 hours |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that set these cookies include:
- Google Analytics: Provides website traffic and usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Powers our payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by how long they persist:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for things like maintaining your login session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across sessions.
6. Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for certain websites
Browser-Specific Instructions
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not work correctly without essential cookies.
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use local storage and session storage to:
- Store authentication tokens securely
- Remember your preferences between sessions
- Cache data for faster page loads
- Track anonymous prayer tracking for non-logged-in users
These technologies work similarly to cookies and can be managed through your browser's developer tools.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide the cookie controls described in this policy.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Contact Form: Contact Us
- Website: https://prayerconnect.app