Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Hermeneia Bible Training Center (“Hermeneia”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at hermeneia.org.

 

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember preferences, and analyse traffic. Some cookies are essential; others are used for analytics, embedded content, or advertising.

 

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies
    Required for core website functionality and security. These cannot be disabled.

  • Preference Cookies
    Used to remember settings or preferences. We do not currently use these.

  • Analytics Cookies
    We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. These cookies help us improve performance and content.

  • Embedded Content / Functional Cookies
    Third-party services like YouTube and Paperform may place cookies through content embedded on our site.

 

Examples of Cookies Used

  • Google Analytics (_ga, gid, gat): to understand user behaviour and improve site experience

  • Session cookies: to keep your session active while navigating the site

  • YouTube cookies: may be placed when viewing embedded videos, including tracking for playback and usage

  • Paperform cookies: may be placed when interacting with embedded forms

For YouTube, we use "privacy-enhanced mode" where possible to reduce tracking before playback. However, YouTube and other providers may still collect data.

 

Your Choices

While we do not yet offer a consent manager, you can control cookies through your browser settings. You may block or delete cookies at any time.

For help:

We are working to implement a full cookie consent solution.

 

Third-party Services

We embed or link to content from third-party providers, including:

  • YouTube (Google LLC): to deliver embedded video content

  • Paperform: for course registration and contact forms

These services may set cookies independently. Please see their own policies:

 

Google Analytics Configuration

We use anonymised Google Analytics with IP masking and advertising features disabled.

 

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy. Please check this page periodically.

 

Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at: info@hermeneia.org