Effective Date: May 5th, 2025

Organization: Thirst With Hunger Institute (“the Institute,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)

1. INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITION OF COOKIES

This Cookie Policy explains how Thirst With Hunger Institute utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies on thirstwithhunger.institute and its associated digital platforms. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website, allowing that site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the placement and use of cookies as described throughout this policy.

2. UTILIZATION OF ESSENTIAL AND FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES

The Institute utilizes essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly. These enable fundamental features such as page navigation, secure account access, and the protection of restricted areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot perform its basic operations. Furthermore, we employ functionality cookies that allow the Site to remember specific user choices, such as login sessions, form inputs, and individual user settings. For students enrolled in our courses, these cookies are vital for saving progress and ensuring a seamless transition between different modules of the biblical teaching series.

3. PERFORMANCE, ANALYTICS, AND THIRD-PARTY TRACKING

To better understand how visitors engage with our resources, the Institute uses performance and analytics cookies, including tools such as Google Analytics and WordPress Site Stats. These technologies collect anonymous information regarding pages visited, time spent on the Site, and technical details such as browser and device types. While we do not host traditional advertising, our Site integrates several third-party services that may install their own cookies on your device. These include media embeds from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, as well as payment processors like Stripe, PayPal, and Zeffy. Because these third-party providers manage their own policies, we encourage users to review the respective privacy and cookie statements of those external services.

4. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING

The data gathered through these technologies is used to improve the security and performance of our digital ministry. By understanding visitor behavior, we can deliver content more efficiently, optimize the user experience, and provide secure access to purchased digital materials. Cookies also facilitate the processing of donations and tuition payments by ensuring that the transaction flow remains secure and accurate as you navigate from our Site to our third-party financial processors.

5. USER CONTROL AND BROWSER MANAGEMENT

You maintain the right to manage your cookie preferences through your personal web browser settings. Most modern browsers provide options to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a notification before a cookie is placed on your device. You may also choose to disable third-party cookies specifically while allowing essential site cookies to remain active. Please be advised that disabling or blocking certain cookies may significantly impact the functionality of the Site and may prevent you from accessing specific features, such as your student dashboard or saved course progress.

6. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS AND POLICY MODIFICATIONS

Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not wish to have your online activity tracked. Due to current industry standards and technical limitations, the Institute’s Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. We reserve the right to update or revise this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision, and your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of any such updates.

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or how the Institute manages tracking technologies, please contact us via email at office@thirstwithhunger.com.