Last Updated: 8/18/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Voice of Elijah, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit voiceofelijah.org. We are committed to transparency and privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws worldwide.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and deliver relevant content. We also use technologies like local storage and tracking pixels for similar purposes.
Cookies may be:
- First-party (set by us) or third-party (set by services we use)
- Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a defined period)
2. Why We Use Cookies
Category | Description |
---|---|
Essential | Required for the website to function (e.g., checkout, session management) |
Embedded Media | Required by YouTube to enable embedded video playback when the user chooses to play a video. |
Social Sharing | Provided by AddToAny to enable content sharing to social media platforms. When a user chooses to share, the respective social network may collect data in accordance with its own privacy policy. |
We do not use cookies for analytics or advertising purposes. We no longer use Meta Pixel or any marketing cookies beyond those required for embedded YouTube playback.
3. Cookies and Services We Use
Service | Purpose | Category | Third-Party | Provider Location | Privacy Policy |
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Matomo Cloud | Website analytics | Analytics (Exempt)* | Yes | Germany (EU) | Matomo |
Ecwid | Shopping cart | Essential | Yes | USA | Ecwid |
Stripe | Payment processing | Essential | Yes | USA | Stripe |
AddToAny | Social sharing functionality | Non-essential | Yes | USA | AddToAny |
YouTube Embeds | Video playback | Marketing | Yes | USA |
*Matomo is configured in cookieless mode with IP anonymization, meaning no personal data is collected, stored, or shared.
We use the YouTube “privacy-enhanced” no-cookie embed setting. Cookies are only set if and when you click “Play” on a video. At that time, YouTube may collect information such as your IP address and usage behavior. Voice of Elijah, Inc. does not control this data collection and does not share your personal information.
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling using cookies.
4. Legal Basis and Global Compliance
We comply with major data protection frameworks, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union
- UK GDPR – United Kingdom
- Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) – Brazil
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – United States
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – Canada
- Australian Privacy Act – Australia
We rely on user consent to use non-essential cookies unless otherwise exempt (e.g., anonymized analytics). You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time.
5. California Residents — “Do Not Sell or Share”
Under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.
We do not sell or share your personal information for advertising, profiling, or cross-site tracking. However, clicking “Play” on an embedded YouTube video may result in third-party cookies being set by YouTube (operated by Google LLC). This may be considered a “share” of personal information as defined by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The only third-party data sharing that occurs on this site is when you choose to play a YouTube video. In that case, YouTube may collect and process data according to Google’s Privacy Policy. If you use the AddToAny share buttons, your browser may connect directly with AddToAny and the chosen social media service. AddToAny does not track users for advertising, but IP address and browser information may be processed to provide the service. No data is otherwise shared or sold.
6. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Avoid playing embedded YouTube videos
- Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Use tools such as Global Privacy Control (GPC) where supported
Browser controls:
7. Cookie Retention
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies are stored for up to 13 months, as permitted by applicable law.
- Consent records (if applicable) are stored separately for the same duration.
- For YouTube cookies, retention is determined by YouTube and subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy as our practices or legal obligations change. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. If material changes occur, we will provide additional notice where required by law.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Voice of Elijah, Inc.
P.O. Box 2257
Rockwall, TX 75087-2257
📞 1-888-835-2520
đź“§ [email protected]
You may also contact your local data protection authority or supervisory authority to file a complaint.