Last updated: March 03, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how His Flock (doing business as Flock) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at hisflock.org or use our mobile application.
By continuing to use Flock, you acknowledge and agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website or use an app. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide a better experience.
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired).
How We Use Cookies
Flock uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Authentication and account access
- Security and fraud prevention
- Session management
- Remembering your login status
2. Analytics & Performance Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our platform. These cookies help us:
- Track page visits and user interactions
- Analyze usage patterns and improve features
- Understand demographics and interests (anonymized)
- Measure performance and identify issues
You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting Google's opt-out page.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as:
- Your journal preferences and settings
- Display preferences (theme, layout)
- Language and regional preferences
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our platform uses services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies:
- Google - For authentication, infrastructure, and analytics
- Stripe - For secure payment processing
- Firebase - For app functionality and data storage
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when cookies are being set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of Flock, such as logging in to your account or accessing premium features.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Mobile App Settings
For our mobile application, you can manage tracking preferences through your device settings (iOS Settings → Privacy or Android Settings → Privacy).
Do Not Track Signals
Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how to handle DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area.
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.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at andrea@hisflock.org
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.