Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 22 September 2025
Lighthouse (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and support our ministry communications. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device, remember preferences, and improve website functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to function properly.
Enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas.
These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie banner.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Provide statistical insights (e.g., number of visitors, popular pages, time spent on site).
Used to improve content and user experience.
Functional Cookies
Allow the site to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, or display settings).
Enhance usability and personalization.
Marketing and Third-Party Cookies (if applicable)
May be used to track visitors across websites.
Help us deliver relevant church updates, events, or outreach communications.
We do not sell or misuse this information.

3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, social media plugins, or embedded content) that set cookies on our behalf. These providers may collect data in line with their own privacy policies.

4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly.
Improve performance and content.
Personalize your browsing experience.
Support outreach and communication with our church community.

5. Your Choices and Cookie Management
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner giving you the choice to accept, reject, or customize cookies.
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note, disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
Instructions:
For Chrome: Clear, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome
For Firefox: Enable and disable cookies in Firefox
For Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
For Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Lighthouse
7A Beethoven St, SW5 Vanderbjilpark, 1911
Gauteng, South Africa
Email: admin@inss.co.za