Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-04-15
This policy explains which cookies are set on eeparchy.com, why each one exists, and how you can control them. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website. Some cookies are required for the site to work; others are optional and only activated with your explicit consent.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They cannot be disabled through the cookie consent banner because the site cannot operate without them.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
eeparchy_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on every visit. | 12 months | First-party |
payload-token | Keeps content editors logged in to the Payload CMS administration panel. Only set for authorised staff who access the admin area. | Session | First-party |
Analytics cookies (only if you consent)
These cookies are set only if you choose "Accept all" or enable analytics in the cookie preferences panel. They help us understand how people use the site so we can improve it. No advertising profiles are created and no data is sold.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics by assigning a randomly generated identifier. | 2 years | Google (third-party) |
_ga_* | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visit, used to maintain session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years | Google (third-party) |
About Plausible Analytics
If Plausible Analytics is enabled on this site, it collects no cookies. It uses IP anonymisation and does not create user profiles or cross-site tracking. All measurements are aggregate counts with no personally identifiable information stored.
Changing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the "Manage cookies" link in the footer. Your new choice takes effect immediately. Withdrawing consent for analytics cookies will stop new analytics data from being collected; it does not remove data already recorded by Google Analytics.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Questions
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at privacy@eeparchy.com.