This Cookie Policy explains how TheFaithThread ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our platform.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Shopping cart functionality (if applicable)
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to operate.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:
- Count visitors and see how they navigate our site
- Identify which pages are most and least popular
- Understand how visitors find our platform
- Improve our platform based on user behavior
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your language preferences
- Remembering your region or location
- Customizing content based on your interests
- Enabling social media sharing features
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by our advertising partners and help:
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you relevant ads on other websites
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| tft_session | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| tft_csrf | Essential | Security token | Session |
| tft_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
| tft_preferences | Functional | User preferences | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic
- Social Media Platforms: For sharing functionality
- Payment Processors: For secure transactions
- Advertising Networks: For relevant ad delivery
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Note that blocking cookies may impact your experience on our platform and limit certain functionality.
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain cookies using these tools:
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals, and we do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
TheFaithThread
Email: info@thefaiththread.com