Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 28, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website or use our application. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the Kingdom Impact Education and Consulting Platform. Cookies can be stored for different periods—some expire when you close your browser, while others persist for longer periods.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are absolutely essential for the Platform to function. They enable basic features like login authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Platform cannot operate properly.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection tokens, authentication cookies
Duration: Session-based (expire when you close your browser)
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform. They collect anonymous data about page views, time spent, features used, and user interactions. This information helps us improve the Platform's functionality and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, performance monitoring cookies
Duration: 12-24 months
Data: Anonymized and aggregated; we do not track individual identities
2.3 Preference and Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language, theme selection, and user preferences. They enhance your experience by personalizing the Platform to your needs.
Examples: Language preference, theme selection, dashboard customization
Duration: 1 year or longer
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
With your consent, we use marketing cookies to deliver targeted content, track conversion rates, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may be shared with advertising partners.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies, email marketing trackers
Duration: 30 days to 2 years
Note: You must opt-in to these cookies; they are not essential
2.5 Third-Party Cookies
Our partners and service providers may place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes. We do not control third-party cookies, but we require our partners to comply with applicable privacy laws.
Third-Party Services: Google Analytics, Stripe (payment processor), email services, analytics providers
3. How We Use Cookie Data
- Authenticate your identity and maintain your logged-in session
- Remember your preferences and customization settings
- Understand user behavior and Platform usage patterns
- Identify technical issues and troubleshoot problems
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Deliver personalized content and recommendations
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- Improve Platform performance and user experience
4. Your Cookie Consent
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are deployed automatically without your consent, as they are required for the Platform to function. You cannot disable them without severely impacting your ability to use the Platform.
Non-Essential Cookies
When you first visit the Platform, we display a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choice is stored and remembered across sessions.
Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer or accessing your account settings. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy and Services → Clear browsing data
5. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect privacy preferences, the Platform does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for DNT implementation. However, you can control cookie usage through your browser settings and our cookie consent tool.
6. Data Protection Compliance
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
- POPIA (South Africa): We only use cookies with your explicit consent (except essential cookies)
- GDPR (EU): If you are in the EU, we obtain your consent before deploying non-essential cookies
- CCPA (California): California residents have the right to opt-out of cookie tracking for marketing purposes
7. Third-Party Cookie Policies
The Platform uses services from third-party providers who may set cookies:
Google Analytics
For usage analytics and user behavior tracking. Google Privacy Policy
Stripe (Payment Processor)
For secure payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel
For conversion tracking and remarketing (with consent). Facebook Cookie Policy
8. Cookie Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for varying periods depending on the type of cookie. Essential and session cookies expire when your session ends. Performance and preference cookies are typically retained for 12-24 months. When cookies expire, they are automatically deleted from your device. You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
9. Cookie Security
We use secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) to protect cookie data from unauthorized access. Essential cookies contain secure tokens that prevent unauthorized access. We do not store sensitive personal information directly in cookies; instead, we use cookies to reference secure server-side data.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology advancements, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and posting the updated policy on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or data privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@kingdomimpact.com or submit a request through our contact form. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly.
Privacy Notice: This Cookie Policy is part of our overall Privacy Policy. For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.