Introduction
Ephesus Gatherings Worldwide (EGW) is committed to transparency and your privacy. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze how our site is used, and provide you with the best possible service. This Cookies Statement explains our cookie practices in detail.
What Are Cookies
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are created by websites you visit and stored locally on your device. When you return to the website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and deliver a personalized experience.
Cookies serve many important purposes: they help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, improve site performance, and enhance your overall browsing experience. Without cookies, many websites would not function properly or would require you to log in repeatedly.
How We Use Cookies
Our Cookie Practices
EGW uses cookies for several important purposes to improve your experience:
- Core Functionality: Enable essential website features including user authentication, security, and session management.
- User Preferences: Remember your language preference, display settings, and accessibility choices to provide a consistent experience across visits.
- Performance Analytics: Collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website to identify which pages are most valuable and where improvements are needed.
- Security: Maintain essential security features and protect against fraudulent or malicious activity.
- Accessibility: Support critical accessibility features that help visitors with disabilities navigate our site effectively.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies to provide you with the best possible experience:
| Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Can Be Disabled? |
| Strictly Necessary |
Essential for core website functionality. Enable security, user authentication, and accessibility features. Required for the website to function properly. |
No — Required |
| Performance & Analytics |
Collect anonymous data about visitor behavior. Help us understand which pages are most useful and identify areas for improvement. |
Yes — Optional |
| Functionality |
Remember your preferences such as language, region, and display settings. Provide enhanced personalized features based on your previous choices. |
Yes — Optional |
| Third-Party Services |
Placed by external services (Google Analytics, YouTube, Bunny Stream, Mixlr) that we use to provide specific features and services. |
Yes — Optional |
Managing Your Cookies
You have full control over cookies on your device. Most modern browsers provide straightforward tools to manage your cookie preferences. Here is how to adjust cookie settings in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
1. Click the menu icon (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" → "Privacy and security"
3. Click "Cookies and other site data"
4. Choose your preferred privacy level or manage individual cookies
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" → "Privacy & Security"
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your preference
4. View and delete individual cookies as needed
Apple Safari
1. Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
2. Select "Preferences" or "Settings"
3. Go to the "Privacy" tab
4. Under "Cookies and website data," adjust your settings
Microsoft Edge
1. Click the menu icon (three horizontal dots) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" → "Privacy, search, and services"
3. Under "Clear browsing data," click "Choose what to clear"
4. Adjust cookie preferences as desired
Important: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect core website functionality. Performance and functionality cookies can be safely disabled without impacting essential features.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each of which may place cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze anonymous visitor behavior and gather traffic statistics. This helps us understand how people discover and use our website. For more information about Google's cookie practices, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
YouTube & Bunny Stream
We embed videos from YouTube and use Bunny Stream for video hosting. These services place their own cookies when you interact with embedded videos. YouTube's practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Mixlr (Live Radio Streaming)
We use Mixlr to stream live radio content. Mixlr may place cookies to track streaming usage and improve your listening experience. For details, refer to Mixlr's Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Statement
Policy Changes
Ephesus Gatherings Worldwide may update this Cookies Statement periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices, new features, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated to our users.
By continuing to use our website after updates are posted, you consent to our updated cookie practices. We encourage you to review this statement regularly for the latest information.