Cookie & Tracking Policy
Last Updated: July 14, 2026
Welcome to Deliverance Church International Riruta's website. As a Christian ministry, we operate with honesty, integrity, and respect for your rights. In accordance with the **Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019**, this Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, what choices you have, and our guarantee that if you reject non-essential cookies, we will not track you.
Our Position on Tracking & Consent
Under Kenyan law, tracking and analyzing user behavior using cookies requires active, informed consent. We have designed our website to:
- Block Tracking by Default: We do not load Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager scripts until you explicitly consent by clicking "Accept All" on our banner.
- Zero Tracking on Rejection: If you select "Reject Non-Essential" or close the banner, we will write a preference cookie to remember your choice, but we will not load any analytical or marketing scripts.
- Easy Withdrawal: You can reset or withdraw your consent at any time using the control panel below.
Manage Your Preference
Current Choice: Undecided (Default: All Tracking Disabled)
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep sessions secure, and understand which pages are visited most often to improve content.
First-party cookies are set directly by DC Riruta. Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or YouTube, to support video streaming and outreach analytics.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for our website to function securely and properly. They do not track your online behavior or build profiles. Under the Kenyan Data Protection Act, these do not require prior consent because the website cannot run without them:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Remembers your privacy preferences (Accepted or Rejected) so we do not prompt you on every visit. | 1 Year |
| __Host-next-auth.* / next-auth.csrf-token | Secures form submissions (prayer requests, contact forms) against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Session |
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential)
These cookies help us measure visitor traffic, page popularities, and identify navigation bottlenecks. This helps us ensure our sermon library and event pages are easy to find. These are only set if you consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics | Collects anonymized data on how visitors use the site, such as page views and links clicked. | 2 Years |
3. Media & Embedded Service Cookies (Non-Essential)
We embed YouTube video players to let you stream live Sunday worship services and watch sermon recordings. YouTube may set cookies to track video performance, bandwidth, and recommend relevant spiritual content. These are only set if you consent.
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Link |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube (Google) | Remembers playback qualities, volume preferences, and logs streaming statistics. | Google Privacy Policy |
How to Control Cookies via Your Browser
In addition to using our Cookie preference panel, you can restrict or block cookies directly through your web browser's settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party Cookies
- Safari: Settings > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling cookies completely in your browser settings may cause some interactive parts of our site (such as donation pages or forms) to fail.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or require clarification regarding our tracking methods, please reach out to us:
Deliverance Church International Riruta
Address: P.O BOX 21124 – 00505, Riruta, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 725 854 932
Email: info@dcriruta.org
Related Policies: Please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for details on how we store and process personal information.