Katolikos Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1 October 2025
Website: https://katolikos.com
Developer: Katolikos
1. Purpose of This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how Katolikos (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
We aim to be transparent and minimal in our use of such technologies.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and remember certain information—such as preferences or login state—over time.
Cookies are widely used to make websites function properly, improve performance, and analyse how visitors use them.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Katolikos uses only the minimal set of cookies needed for the normal operation and security of our website.
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as:
- navigating between pages,
- submitting forms (e.g. via the Support page), or
- remembering your cookie consent choice.
Because they are required for basic functionality, you cannot disable them without affecting how the site works.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies (Minimal Use)
We may use lightweight analytics tools to understand overall website performance and traffic patterns—for example, counting page visits or detecting browser types.
Any analytics used:
- operate without personal identification,
- anonymise IP addresses where possible, and
- do not share data with advertisers or other third parties.
At present, Katolikos uses no third-party analytics such as Google Analytics. If we ever introduce them, we will update this policy and obtain explicit consent first.
C. Functional Cookies
These remember small choices you make—such as your language preference or whether you have dismissed a notice—so you don’t have to set them again. They never track you across other sites.
D. No Advertising or Tracking Cookies
Katolikos does not use cookies for advertising, behavioural profiling, or social-media tracking. We do not include third-party advertising networks, remarketing scripts, or cross-site identifiers.
4. How We Use Cookie Information
The limited cookie data we collect is used only to:
- ensure the website loads and displays correctly,
- maintain security and prevent abuse,
- remember your cookie consent status, and
- evaluate site performance in an anonymous, aggregated way.
No data is shared, sold, or combined with personal information.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time using your browser settings:
- To block cookies: most browsers allow you to refuse some or all cookies.
- To delete cookies: you can remove cookies already stored on your device.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site performance or limit functionality.
For detailed browser instructions:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites (for example, partner ministries). These sites may set their own cookies. We have no control over the cookies used by external websites and encourage you to review their respective cookie and privacy policies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our website operations. Updates will be posted at https://katolikos.com/cookies with a new effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Technical Support: support@katolikos.com
General Inquiries: hello@katolikos.com
Summary:
Katolikos uses only essential cookies and limited, anonymous analytics to ensure our website works properly. We never use advertising or tracking cookies, and we respect your right to control your data.