Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 24, 2025

1. Introduction

Universal Life Church Monastery Storehouse ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://www.ULC.org to enhance your user experience, analyze usage, and assist with our marketing efforts. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy, unless you opt out as described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand user behavior, and offer a more personalized experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

    These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

  2. Performance Cookies

    These collect anonymous data on how users interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).

  3. Functional Cookies

    These remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

    These cookies are used to deliver ads relevant to your interests and to limit how often you see them.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie banner or settings.

5. How We Use Cookies

  • To recognize your browser
  • To store user preferences
  • To improve site performance
  • To provide targeted advertising
  • To compile statistical reports

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook) to place cookies on your device for analytics and advertising. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

7. How to Manage Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through:

  1. Our Cookie Consent Banner

    When you first visit the site, you'll see a banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

  2. Browser Settings

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

    • Block all cookies
    • Delete existing cookies
    • Set preferences for certain websites

  3. Opt-Out Tools

  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

    These cookies are used to deliver ads relevant to your interests and to limit how often you see them.

8. Do Not Track Signals (U.S. Users)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals due to lack of a uniform standard.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and effective immediately upon posting.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our cookies policy:

Email:privacy@ulc.org

Mail: 1425 Broadway, Ste. 67 Seattle, WA 98122

Data Protection Officer (EU Residents): privacy@ulc.org