Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Mission Life Grace uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, and how you can control them.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Admin Authentication: Session cookies that allow authorized administrators to access the admin area of the website
• Security: Cookies that help protect against unauthorized access and maintain security

Cookie Name: admin_session
Purpose: Maintains your login session when accessing the admin area
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)
Type: First-party, HTTP-only cookie

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website and improve your experience:

• Draft Booking Storage: We use browser localStorage (not traditional cookies) to save your conference booking progress so you can return to complete it later
• Session Storage: We use browser sessionStorage to temporarily store booking information during the payment process

Storage Type: Browser localStorage
Key: conference-booking-draft-[conference-id]
Purpose: Saves your booking form progress (selected tickets, attendee information) so you can return to complete your booking
Duration: Until you complete the booking or clear your browser data
Data Stored: Booking form state, selected tickets, attendee details (no payment information)

Storage Type: Browser sessionStorage
Key: pendingBookingId
Purpose: Temporarily stores booking ID during PayPal payment redirect
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser tab)

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4.2 Clearing LocalStorage and SessionStorage

To clear browser storage (localStorage and sessionStorage):

• Chrome/Edge: Open Developer Tools (F12) → Application tab → Storage → Clear site data
• Firefox: Open Developer Tools (F12) → Storage tab → Right-click and select "Delete All"
• Safari: Open Developer Tools (Cmd+Option+I) → Storage tab → Clear storage

Note: Disabling cookies or clearing browser storage may affect the functionality of our website, particularly:

• You may not be able to access the admin area
• Your booking form progress may not be saved
• You may need to re-enter information during the booking process

5. 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 have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: