Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the Pranic Energy Healing Africa (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at spiritualcouncil.org. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session Management: Enable core website functionality and security features
- Security Cookies: Help protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
These cookies do not collect personal information and do not require consent.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our site and provide a better user experience.
- Cloudflare Web Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics that help us understand site performance and visitor patterns without tracking individual users
- Google Analytics (if enabled): Collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, and navigation patterns
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Storing your language or region preferences
- Enabling social media sharing features
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content or services from third parties that set their own cookies:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Security, performance, and analytics | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
| Analytics (if enabled) | policies.google.com/privacy |
Data Collected Through Cookies
The information collected through cookies may include:
- Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source
- Location Data: Country of access (derived from IP address, not precise location)
We do not use cookies to collect directly identifying personal information such as your name or email address.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, including ours.
Browser-specific instructions:
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. We respect DNT signals and will not track your activity across other websites when DNT is enabled.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: valentina@spiritualcouncil.org
- Phone: +27 76 129 7140
- Address: 266 Oak Ave, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Organization: Pranic Energy Healing Africa NPC Registration Number: 2021/460271/08
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.