Effective Date: February 2026
Introduction
Grow Ministry ("we," "our," or "us"), a Dakdan Worldwide Company, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on growministry.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy is designed to comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the EU ePrivacy Directive.
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, to provide reporting information, and to assist with personalization.
Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by external services such as analytics, advertising, and CRM integrations.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage objects. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The Site cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve page performance, identify popular content, and understand user behavior. We may use Google Analytics and similar services for this purpose.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Site by advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, recognizing you as a returning visitor, and pre-filling form data through our GoHighLevel CRM integration. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not work properly.
Specific Cookies We Use
The table below lists the specific cookies set by our Site and third-party services integrated into our Site. This list is reviewed periodically and may be updated as our technology stack evolves.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ghl_session | GoHighLevel | Necessary | Maintains session state for CRM-integrated forms and chat widgets | Session |
| _ghl_uid | GoHighLevel | Functional | Identifies returning visitors for personalized CRM interactions | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors and calculates visitor, session, and campaign data | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Stores and counts page views for Google Analytics 4 property tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing | Tracks visits across websites for ad delivery and retargeting | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Marketing | Stores conversion data for Google Ads click attribution | 3 months |
| cookie_consent | Grow Ministry | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences so they are remembered across visits | 1 year |
| __next_hmr | Grow Ministry | Necessary | Enables core website functionality and page navigation | Session |
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- •Site operation and security: Ensuring the Site functions correctly, maintaining session integrity, and protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized access.
- •Analytics and performance: Measuring how visitors use the Site, identifying high-traffic pages, diagnosing technical issues, and understanding which content is most valuable to our audience.
- •Personalization: Remembering your preferences, language settings, and form data to provide a more tailored experience on subsequent visits.
- •GoHighLevel CRM integration: Our CRM platform, GoHighLevel, uses cookies to track visitor interactions with our forms, chat widgets, and landing pages. This allows us to manage leads, automate follow-ups, and deliver personalized ministry engagement workflows.
- •Advertising and retargeting: Delivering relevant advertisements to you on third-party platforms, measuring the effectiveness of our ad campaigns, and limiting the number of times you see the same advertisement.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party service providers. We do not control these cookies; their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers. Key third parties include:
GoHighLevel
Our CRM and marketing automation platform. GoHighLevel cookies facilitate lead tracking, form submissions, chat functionality, appointment scheduling, and automated communication workflows. These cookies help us serve faith-based organizations more effectively.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about Site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to compile statistical reports. You can learn more at Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Meta (Facebook) Pixel
We may use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising, deliver targeted ads, and build custom audiences for our campaigns. You can manage your Meta ad preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences.
Google Ads
We may use Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing to reach potential clients. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site after viewing an advertisement. You can opt out via Google Ads Settings.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR (European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive grant you specific rights regarding cookies and personal data processing:
- •Right to consent: We will obtain your informed, freely given consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the Site to function.
- •Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or by clearing cookies from your browser.
- •Right of access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we process via cookies.
- •Right to erasure: You may request the deletion of personal data collected through cookies.
- •Right to lodge a complaint: You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
Our legal basis for processing data via cookies is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies, and our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for strictly necessary cookies.
Under the CCPA/CPRA (California, USA)
If you are a California resident, the CCPA and CPRA provide you with specific rights regarding the collection and sale of your personal information:
- •Right to know: You may request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including data collected via cookies.
- •Right to delete: You may request deletion of personal information collected via cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
- •Right to opt out of sale/sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. If advertising cookies constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA/CPRA, you may opt out by adjusting your cookie preferences.
- •Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, contact us at info@growministry.com or call 970-426-0844. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.
Under the LGPD (Brazil)
If you are located in Brazil, the LGPD grants you rights including:
- •Confirmation of the existence of processing of your personal data.
- •Access to your personal data collected via cookies.
- •Correction of incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data.
- •Anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary or excessive data.
- •Revocation of consent at any time.
Under PIPEDA (Canada)
If you are located in Canada, PIPEDA provides you with the right to:
- •Know what personal information we hold about you and how it is used.
- •Access your personal information and challenge its accuracy.
- •Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
- •File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the Site. Additionally, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for the most common browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data. You can block third-party cookies, clear cookies on exit, or block all cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Choose Standard, Strict, or Custom to control cookie behavior.
Apple Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default. You can also block all cookies entirely.
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data. You can block third-party cookies or all cookies.
Mobile Devices
On iOS, go to Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security. On Android, open Chrome → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies. You can also reset your advertising identifier in your device settings.
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Site to operate. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance, Network Advertising Initiative, or Your Online Choices (for EEA residents).
Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies remain on your device for different lengths of time depending on their category:
- •Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser. These are used for essential functions like maintaining your session state.
- •Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. Retention periods vary: consent cookies persist for up to 1 year, analytics cookies for up to 2 years, and marketing cookies for up to 3 months.
Refer to the cookie table above for the specific retention period of each cookie. We regularly review cookie retention periods and apply the principle of data minimization.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. We will honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information as required by the CCPA/CPRA.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16 (or under 13 in the United States under COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Grow Ministry is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that information collected through cookies may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you acknowledge this transfer. Where required by applicable law (such as the GDPR), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for cross-border data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or regulatory requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Where changes are significant, we may provide additional notice such as a prominent banner on the Site or a direct notification. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our other legal documents:
- Privacy Policy - Full details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
- Terms of Service - The terms governing your use of our Site and services.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, your data, or how to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Grow Ministry
A Dakdan Worldwide Company
Severance, CO, United States
Email: info@growministry.com
Phone: 970-426-0844
For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority. For CCPA/CPRA requests, we will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframes required by law.
Grow Ministry is a Dakdan Worldwide company.