At Living Water Church, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, understand visitor behavior, and support our church-related communication and services. This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. These files allow us to recognize your device, remember preferences, and improve your experience. Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.

• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website.

• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use to enhance website functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to operate properly. These cookies enable core features, such as security, accessibility, and navigation.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics to gather data on website traffic and user behavior, enabling us to improve our website’s performance and content.

• Functional Cookies: Enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, such as form entries or settings, for a more personalized visit.

• Marketing Cookies: Used to support church communications and outreach through services like Mailchimp and Text In Church.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party services that may place cookies on our website, including:

• Google Analytics: Provides insights on website usage and visitor behavior.

• Mailchimp: Manages email communications, newsletters, and updates.

• Text In Church: Supports event reminders and text-based communication for church events.

Each of these third-party providers may have its own privacy and cookie policies, which you can review on their websites.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:
• Improve website functionality and user experience.

• Track and analyze site traffic to understand visitor preferences and improve content.

• Facilitate event sign-ups, communication, and other church-related activities.

• Personalize user interactions with our website.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@golivingwater.com or 630-759-5799