Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 14, 2026
1. About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Calling Ministry, Inc. (“Calling Ministry,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on callingministry.org.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy. It describes the types of cookies and similar technologies used on our website, their purposes, and the choices available to you.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies may allow a website to function, remember your preferences, maintain a secure session, process payments, prevent fraud, or collect information about how the website is used.
We also use similar technologies, such as local browser storage. In this policy, references to “cookies” include cookies and comparable browser-storage technologies unless otherwise stated.
Some cookies are set directly by Calling Ministry. Others are set by third-party services used for contact forms, donations, payment processing, security, and other website functions.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies support essential website functions, including language selection, remembering cookie preferences, fraud prevention, website security, contact forms, and donation processing. These cookies are generally activated when you use or request the relevant service.
Blocking necessary cookies through your browser may prevent parts of the website, embedded forms, or payment services from working properly.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help measure or understand the use of a service. Where consent is required, analytics cookies will not be activated until you have given your consent through our cookie banner.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies Used
| Cookie or Technology | Domain | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
pll_language |
callingministry.org | Remembers the visitor’s selected language so that the website can display or direct the visitor to the appropriate language version. | 1 year | Necessary |
_cfuvid |
donorbox.org | Used by Cloudflare on the Donorbox service to distinguish visitors who may share the same IP address and to support security and rate-limiting functions. | Session | Necessary |
cf_clearance |
donorbox.org | Records that a visitor has successfully passed a Cloudflare security check, helping protect the embedded donation service from malicious traffic and repeated security challenges. | Session | Necessary |
m |
m.stripe.com | Used by Stripe to support fraud prevention, risk detection, and the security of payment transactions processed through Donorbox. | 10 years | Necessary |
wpl_user_preference |
callingministry.org | Stores the visitor’s cookie choices so that the website can remember and apply those preferences on later visits. | 1 year | Necessary |
__paypal_storage__ |
callingministry.org | Browser-storage technology used by the PayPal integration to support payment functionality, maintain payment-related information, and help provide secure transactions. | Persistent | Necessary |
_GRECAPTCHA |
www.recaptcha.net | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish people from automated programs and to protect forms and services against spam, fraud, and abuse. | 179 days | Necessary |
FormsWebSessionId |
forms.cloud.microsoft | Maintains a visitor’s Microsoft Forms session and supports the operation of the embedded contact form. | 1 month | Necessary |
MUID |
forms.cloud.microsoft | A Microsoft browser identifier used for service measurement, analytics, and related reporting. | 6 months | Analytics |
__RequestVerificationToken |
forms.cloud.microsoft | Helps protect Microsoft Forms against cross-site request forgery and unauthorized form submissions. | Session | Necessary |
msal.cache.encryption |
forms.cloud.microsoft | Supports the protection and encryption of authentication or session-related information used by Microsoft services. | Session | Necessary |
“Session” means that the cookie normally expires when the relevant browser session ends. “Persistent” means that the information remains in browser storage until it is deleted, cleared by the browser, or removed according to the provider’s applicable retention rules.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may place cookies or use similar technologies when their features are loaded or used. These providers include Donorbox, Stripe, PayPal, Cloudflare, Google reCAPTCHA, and Microsoft Forms.
These providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. Depending on the provider and the service used, information may be processed in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area, or other countries.
You can find further information in the relevant provider policies:
- Donorbox Privacy Policy
- Stripe Privacy Policy
- PayPal Privacy Statement
- Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Google Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Privacy Statement
6. Consent and Legal Basis
Where cookies are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested, protect the website, remember your privacy choices, or securely process a form or donation, they may be used without separate consent where permitted by applicable law.
Where consent is legally required, including for analytics cookies, we request your consent before activating the relevant cookie. You may refuse or withdraw consent without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
7. Managing Your Cookie Choices
You can accept, reject, or manage nonessential cookies through the cookie banner or cookie settings provided on our website. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by reopening the cookie settings.
You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Browser controls vary, so please consult your browser’s help documentation. Blocking necessary or third-party cookies may prevent contact forms, donation forms, PayPal, or other website features from operating correctly.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our website, service providers, cookies, or legal obligations change. The date at the beginning of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Calling Ministry, Inc.
P.O. Box 450476
Kissimmee, FL 34743
United States of America
Email: info@CallingMinistry.org
Data Protection Officer: Siegfried Tomazsewski, contactable using the details above.