Cookie Policy — All Catholic Media
Last updated: May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how All Catholic Media (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit allcatholicmedia.com (the “Site”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called “first-party cookies”; cookies set by third parties such as analytics or advertising services are called “third-party cookies.”
2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use the following categories of cookies on the Site:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as navigating pages or submitting forms. Without these cookies, parts of the Site would not work properly.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve how the Site works and to assess our content and outreach.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your visit across websites so that we can deliver advertising relevant to your interests. They are set by third-party advertising partners and may be used to build a profile of your browsing activity.
3. COOKIES WE USE
| Cookie Name / Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Analytics | 2 years / 24h | Tracks visits and page interactions to help us improve the Site |
| _fbp (Facebook Pixel) | Marketing | 3 months | Tracks conversions from Facebook ads and enables retargeting |
| cookieconsent_status | Functional | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| PHPSESSID | Strictly Necessary | Session | Maintains your session state while browsing |
| _gat (Google Analytics) | Analytics | 1 minute | Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics |
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies on the Site are placed by third-party services we use. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we recommend you review:
Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads — policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Facebook / Meta — facebook.com/privacy/policy
Shopify (donation processing) — shopify.com/legal/privacy
5. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences individually.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is set. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the Site. For guidance, visit your browser’s help section or:
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through:
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) — optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) — optout.aboutads.info
Facebook Ad Preferences — facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
6. DO NOT TRACK
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track your activity. Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no agreed industry standard for how to handle them.
7. COOKIE RETENTION
Cookies remain on your device for the duration shown in the table above, or until you delete them manually via your browser settings. Session cookies are automatically removed when you close your browser.
8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
9. CONTACT US
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: