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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

This policy explains how The Father's Voice uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, and protect our Platform.

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Father's Voice ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and platform (the "Platform").

By using the Platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time — see the "Managing Cookies" section below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored on your device for a set period of time or until deleted). We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage where appropriate.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Platform cannot operate correctly. These cannot be disabled.

  • Authentication tokens — keep you securely logged in during your session
  • Session identifiers — maintain your session state across page loads
  • Security cookies — help detect and prevent fraudulent activity

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Platform to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalised features:

  • Language and region preferences
  • UI preferences — such as your last visited page or display settings

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Platform. This helps us improve performance and content. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymised.

  • Page views and navigation paths — to understand how users move through the Platform
  • Session duration and engagement — to measure how useful our content is
  • Error monitoring — to identify and fix technical issues

3. Cookies & Children's Privacy

Because our Platform serves children, we take extra care with cookies and tracking technologies. We do not use cookies to:

  • Serve targeted or behavioural advertising to children or adults on our Platform
  • Track children's activity across third-party websites
  • Build profiles on child users for any commercial purpose
  • Share child user data with advertising networks or data brokers

Any cookies set on accounts belonging to children under 13 are limited strictly to those necessary for the Platform to function and deliver the educational services, consistent with our obligations under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar laws.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use a limited number of trusted third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

  • Authentication providers — such as Google OAuth, to facilitate secure sign-in
  • Video conferencing tools — used to deliver live tutoring sessions
  • Analytics platforms — to help us understand Platform usage in aggregate

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them. We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their use.

We do not allow third-party advertising networks or social media trackers on our Platform.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept, decline, or manage cookies at any time. Here are your options:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
  • Set your browser to notify you before accepting cookies

Please note: disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of the Platform.

Browser-Specific Guides

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6. Cookie Retention

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:

  • Session cookies — expire when you close your browser
  • Authentication cookies — typically expire after 30 days of inactivity
  • Preference cookies — may persist for up to 12 months
  • Analytics cookies — typically retained for up to 24 months

You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a notice on the Platform.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

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

The Father's Voice

Email: info@thefathersvoice.org

Website: thefathersvoice.org