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Last updated: 13/12/2024

The website www.spiritualcouncil.org (“Website”) uses cookies to enhance user experience and for technical analysis. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your consent in compliance with the POPI Act and GDPR.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files sent to your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and collect information about your interaction with the Website.

Types of cookies used

Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They do not require user consent.

Cookie NamePurposeSource
contact-form-7-jsNecessary functionalitywww.spiritualcouncil.org
cookie-consent-client-script-jsCookie consentwww.spiritualcouncil.org
ct-scripts-jsNecessary functionalitywww.spiritualcouncil.org
googlesitekit-consent-mode-jsCookie consentwww.spiritualcouncil.org
wpcf7-recaptcha-jsSecurity (reCAPTCHA)www.spiritualcouncil.org

Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect data to analyze user behavior and improve the services offered.

Cookie NamePurposeSource
googlesitekit-events-provider-contact-form-7-jsUser analyticsGoogle
googlesitekit-runtime-jsUser analyticsGoogle
cloudflare-insightsPerformance analyticsstatic.cloudflareinsights.com

For a complete list of analytics cookies used by Google Site Kit, please refer to Google’s official documentation.

Personal data processed

Through cookies, the following information may be collected:

  • Browsing behavior.
  • Geolocation (e.g., country of access).

Note: The Website does not directly store any personal data on its servers. All data collected via cookies is managed by third parties (Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare).

Cookie consent

The use of cookies is regulated through the Cookie-script.com plugin, which allows users to:

  • Accept or decline non-essential cookies.
  • Modify cookie preferences at any time via the banner or browser settings.

How to manage cookies?

You can manage or delete cookies via:

  • Browser settings: Each browser allows you to block or delete cookies already saved.
  • Website tools: Use the consent banner to accept or reject cookies.

Third-party tools

The Website uses the following third-party services:

  1. Google Analytics
  1. Google reCAPTCHA
  1. Cloudflare

Access to collected data

The Website does not store personal data on its servers and does not track collected data. Users can directly contact third parties to access, correct, or delete their data.

Data controller

The data controller is:

  • Valentina Nutt
  • Email: info@spiritualcouncil.org
  • Phone: +27836419564

For questions or requests regarding cookies or privacy, please contact the data controller.

Legal basis

This Cookie Policy complies with the following regulations:

  • POPI Act (South Africa).
  • GDPR (European Union).