1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website or use a web application. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
SageIT Services uses cookies across the DaChurchMan website (dachurchman.com) and web dashboard (app.dachurchman.com) for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your login session and authenticates your requests | Session (cleared on browser close) |
| CSRF token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie consent | Remembers your cookie preference so we do not ask you repeatedly | 12 months |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a better experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Language preference | Remembers your selected language | 12 months |
| Dashboard settings | Remembers your layout and display preferences in the web dashboard | 12 months |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Tracks page views, visitor count, and traffic sources on our marketing website | Up to 2 years |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies when you interact with their features on our platform:
- Paystack: May set cookies during payment processing for security and fraud prevention.
- Google Maps: May set cookies when map features are displayed.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective providers' cookie policies for more information.
4. Cookies on Mobile Apps
Our mobile applications (per-church apps, DaChurchMan Social) do not use browser cookies. Instead, they use secure on-device storage (encrypted shared preferences and keychain) for session management and authentication tokens. This is covered in our Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
- Disable cookies entirely.
Please note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent the DaChurchMan web dashboard from functioning correctly. You may not be able to log in or use the platform.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated through the platform or via email.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: +233 54 880 1288
- Address: SageIT Services, Ngleshie Amanfro, Greater Accra, Ghana