Last updated: June 2026

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1. Introduction

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This Cookie Policy explains how Kidderminster Elim Church (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

Cookies help our website function correctly, improve user experience, and allow certain third-party services to operate.

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For information about how we collect and process personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

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2. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can remember preferences, enable website features, and help website owners understand how visitors interact with their site.

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Cookies may be:

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• Session cookies – removed when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted

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3. Cookies We Use

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Strictly Necessary Cookies

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These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website.

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Examples may include:

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• Saving cookie consent preferences

• Maintaining website functionality

• Security and performance features

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These cookies do not require consent.

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Functional Cookies

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These cookies support enhanced website functionality and visitor experience.

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Examples include:

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ChurchSuite

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We may use embedded services or forms provided by ChurchSuite for activities such as:

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• Event registration

• Contact forms

• Giving and donations

• Church administration functions

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ChurchSuite may place cookies or use similar technologies necessary to provide these services.

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Analytics Cookies

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These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve content and usability.

Information collected may include:

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• Number of visitors

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on pages

• Website performance information

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These cookies are only used where consent has been given.

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Third-Party Cookies

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Some pages may include content or services hosted by third parties. These providers may set cookies independently of us.

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YouTube Embedded Videos

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We may embed videos hosted on YouTube.

Viewing or interacting with embedded videos may allow YouTube and its partners to place cookies to:

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• Enable video playback

• Remember preferences

• Measure engagement

• Personalise content and advertising

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Where available, we aim to use privacy-enhanced embedding options.

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Facebook Content

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Our website may include Facebook content, feeds, or links.

Facebook may use cookies and similar technologies to:

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• Enable social features

• Measure interactions

• Personalise services and advertising

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Instagram Content

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Our website may include Instagram content, embedded posts, or social feeds.

Instagram may place cookies to:

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• Deliver embedded content

• Monitor usage

• Personalise user experience and advertising

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These services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.

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4. Managing Cookies

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When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to:

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• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage cookie preferences

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You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

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Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

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5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

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We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, services, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be published on this page.

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6. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

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Kidderminster Elim Church

61 Hoo Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1NB

Email:
info@kidderminsterelim.com 

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Telephone:
01562 632563