Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 17, 2026

Welcome to the official website of DCYM Hatibari Parish & Sunday School, a ministry of the Church of North India (CNI), Hatibari Parish.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to disable them through your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, mobile phone, or other device when you visit a website.

They help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide a better browsing experience.

Cookies do not normally contain information that directly identifies you. However, they may be associated with information you voluntarily provide to us.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website functions properly.
Improve website performance and security.
Remember user preferences and settings.
Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior.
Support online registration and contact forms.
Improve navigation and user experience.
Detect technical issues and prevent misuse.
Enhance ministry communication through our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website.

They help with:

Website security
Form submissions
Session management
Basic website functionality

Without these cookies, some features of the website may not work properly.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

They may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Visitor location (general region)
Browser type
Device type
Website performance

This information helps us improve our website and ministry services.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as:

Language settings
Display preferences
Previously entered information (where appropriate)

They improve your overall browsing experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our website may use services provided by trusted third parties, including:

Google Analytics
Google Maps
YouTube
Embedded Media
Secure Payment Gateway (for donations)

These services may place their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies.

We do not control the cookies placed by third-party services.

4. Cookies Used During Online Registration

If you complete an online registration form, cookies may be used to:

Maintain your session while completing forms.
Improve form functionality.
Prevent duplicate submissions.
Enhance website security.

These cookies do not collect sensitive financial information.

5. Cookies Used for Donations

When making a donation, trusted payment providers may use cookies to:

Secure payment sessions.
Prevent fraud.
Verify transactions.
Improve payment security.

Your banking credentials, card details, passwords, CVV, or UPI PIN are never stored by our website.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your web browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

View stored cookies.
Delete cookies.
Block all cookies.
Block cookies from specific websites.
Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website, including registrations, forms, and personalized settings.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.

The latest version will always be available on this page together with the updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us.

DCYM Hatibari Parish & Sunday School
Church of North India (CNI)
Hatibari Parish

Email: [Your Email Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Address: Hatibari Parish, [District], [State], India

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Cookie Policy.