COOKIE POLICY FOR HEALING HOUSE OF PRAYER
1. INTRODUCTION AND COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY
Healing House of Prayer (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Ministry”) respects the privacy and digital autonomy of every visitor to our website located at https://healinghouseofprayer.com/ (the “Platform”). As a sanctuary for spiritual healing and restoration, we believe that creating a safe digital environment requires not only prayerful intention but also rigorous protection of your personal information.
This Cookie Policy explains, in clear and comprehensive terms, what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use. This policy is a legally binding component of our Terms of Service and is incorporated by reference into our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use our Platform after receiving notice of this Cookie Policy and manifesting your consent where required by applicable law, you acknowledge and agree to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described herein.
2. DEFINITIONS AND SCOPE
2.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files—typically consisting of letters and numbers—that are placed and stored on your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2.2 What Are Similar Technologies?
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:
Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small, transparent graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that monitor user activity and help us understand user engagement.
Scripts: Pieces of programming code that enable our Platform to function properly and interactively.
Local Storage: Methods of storing data locally on your device that may persist beyond your browsing session.
2.3 Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all cookies and similar technologies used on the Platform, regardless of whether they are placed by us or by third parties with whom we have engaged. References to “cookies” throughout this document include all such technologies unless otherwise specified.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We categorize cookies based on their function, duration, and origin. Understanding these distinctions is essential to your informed consent.
3.1 By Duration
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and exist only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They enable core functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas of the Platform.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser for a predetermined period or until manually deleted. They remember your preferences and actions across return visits.
3.2 By Origin
First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by our Platform and can only be read by our servers. They are primarily essential or functional cookies.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting, such as analytics providers or social media platforms integrated with our site.
3.3 By Function (Essential vs. Non-Essential)
This distinction is legally critical. Essential cookies may be placed without consent under most privacy laws, while non-essential cookies require your affirmative consent.
3.3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take that constitute a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Essential cookies on our Platform include:
- Session cookies: Maintain your login status during a visit (Legal Basis: Legitimate interest / Service provision)
- Security cookies: Detect authentication errors and prevent fraud (Legal Basis: Legitimate interest / Security)
- Load-balancing cookies: Distribute network traffic for optimal performance (Legal Basis: Legitimate interest / Technical necessity)
- Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences (Legal Basis: Legal obligation)
YOU CANNOT OPT OUT OF ESSENTIAL COOKIES. However, you may block them through your browser settings, but doing so may cause parts of the Platform to malfunction.
3.3.2 Functional (Preference) Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Consent Requirement: Your prior consent is required for functional cookies where applicable law so mandates.
3.3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, measure and improve the performance of our Platform, and understand which pages are most and least popular. They help us know how visitors interact with our Platform so we can enhance the digital sanctuary experience.
We currently use the following analytics tools:
Google Analytics: This tool collects anonymized IP address, page views, referral sources, and device information to provide aggregate website usage statistics. Google receives this data subject to their privacy policy.
Consent Requirement: Your prior consent is required for analytics cookies under laws such as the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. Under the CCPA/CPRA, these cookies may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information if data is disclosed to third parties.
3.3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
STATEMENT: HEALING HOUSE OF PRAYER DOES NOT CURRENTLY USE MARKETING OR ADVERTISING COOKIES. We do not engage in behavioral advertising, retargeting, or any form of cross-context behavioral advertising. If this practice changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your prior consent as required by law.
3.3.5 Social Media Cookies
Our Platform may include sharing buttons for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or others. These features may collect your IP address and track your browsing activity on our Platform, and may set a cookie to enable proper functionality.
Consent Requirement: Your prior consent is required for social media cookies before any data is transmitted to these third parties.
4. DETAILED COOKIE LIST
Based on an initial assessment of our Platform, the following cookies may be placed on your device. We conduct regular cookie audits—at least quarterly—to ensure this list remains accurate and complete.
Essential Cookies:
[Session cookie name] is a first-party cookie that maintains session state during your visit. It lasts for the duration of your session.
[Cookie consent cookie] is a first-party cookie that records your cookie consent preferences. It persists for 365 days.
[WordPress cookies] are first-party cookies that handle WordPress authentication and preferences. These may be session-based or persistent depending on function.
Analytics Cookies:
_ga is a Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes users and persists for 2 years.
_gid is a Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes users and persists for 24 hours.
_gat is a Google Analytics cookie that throttles request rate and persists for 1 minute.
NOTE: This list is based on an initial assessment and will be updated as needed. The effective date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent audit.
5. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE PROCESSING
5.1 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data through cookies under the following legal bases:
Essential Cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) and/or the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Functional Cookies are processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Analytics Cookies are processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Marketing Cookies are not currently used.
5.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. Under the CCPA/CPRA, the disclosure of personal information through third-party cookies may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information at any time. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out request. If our Platform detects a GPC signal from your browser, we will treat this as an opt-out request and will prevent the loading of any non-essential cookies that would result in a sale or sharing of your personal information.
5.3 Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and Other State Laws
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights to opt out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising and the sale of personal data. We honor these rights through our cookie preference center and through universal opt-out mechanisms.
5.4 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Our Platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately.
6. CONSENT MECHANISM AND YOUR CHOICES
6.1 Initial Consent
When you first visit our Platform, you are presented with a clear and comprehensive cookie banner that explains that we use cookies, categorizes cookies by type (essential, functional, analytics), provides links to this detailed Cookie Policy, requires your affirmative action to consent to non-essential cookies, and offers granular controls to accept or reject specific categories of non-essential cookies.
IMPORTANT: No non-essential cookies will be placed on your device until you have affirmatively consented through this banner. The banner does not use “cookie walls” that deny access to the Platform if you decline non-essential cookies.
6.2 Managing Your Consent
You have the right to change your mind and update your consent preferences at any time through any of the following methods:
Method 1: Cookie Preference Center
Click the “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Consent” link available in the footer of every page on our Platform. This will reopen the preference center where you can adjust your settings.
Method 2: Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for any website. Please note that if you disable all cookies (including essential cookies), our Platform may not function properly.
For Google Chrome, visit https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
For Mozilla Firefox, visit https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
For Safari, visit https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
For Microsoft Edge, visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Method 3: Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Our Platform honors Global Privacy Control signals. You can enable GPC in supported browsers or through browser extensions. When we detect a GPC signal, we will treat this as an opt-out of any cookie that would constitute a sale or sharing of your personal information under applicable law.
Method 4: Contact Us Directly
You may contact us using the information in Section 11 to request changes to your cookie preferences.
6.3 Consent Records
We maintain records of your consent choices, including the date and time of your consent, the specific categories of cookies you accepted or rejected, any changes you subsequently made to your preferences, and any GPC signals received from your browser. These records are retained for 1 years and may be used to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws.
7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND DATA SHARING
7.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We engage trusted third parties to perform functions on our behalf, including analytics, hosting, and technical support. These service providers may place cookies on your device as necessary to provide their services.
All third-party service providers are contractually bound to process personal information only in accordance with our instructions, implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, not use your personal information for their own purposes, and assist us in responding to data subject requests.
7.2 International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may be located in countries outside your home country, including the United States. Where required by law (such as under the GDPR), we have implemented appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure your personal information receives an adequate level of protection.
7.3 Data Sharing for Legal Purposes
We may disclose your personal information collected through cookies if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Platform, or protect the personal safety of users or the public.
8. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY
8.1 Retention Periods
We retain personal information collected through cookies only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
Essential cookies are retained for the duration of your session or as technically necessary.
Analytics cookies are retained for the periods specified in the cookie list, typically 1-2 years.
Consent records are retained for 1 years from the date of collection.
8.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols, regular security assessments and penetration testing, access controls limiting internal access to personal information, and secure data storage practices.
9. YOUR RIGHTS
9.1 General Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information collected through cookies:
Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share about you.
Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
9.2 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days).
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. This is a security measure to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it.
10. POLICY UPDATES AND CHANGES
10.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
10.2 Notification of Changes
If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our Platform, an email notification (if we have your email address), and an update to the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
10.3 Continued Use
Your continued use of our Platform after the effective date of any modified Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the modified policy. If you do not agree to the modified policy, you should adjust your cookie preferences or discontinue use of the Platform.
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Healing House of Prayer
Attn: Privacy Officer
10350 N Vancouver Way #1105
Portland, OR 97217
United States
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to working with you to obtain a fair resolution of any complaint or concern about privacy. If, however, you believe that we have not been able to assist with your complaint or concern, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Cookie Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law, and to the extent applicable, the laws of the United States.
BY CONTINUING TO USE OUR PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS COOKIE POLICY AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.
Effective Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2026