Last updated: July 1st, 2026.
What Are Cookies?
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Cookies that identify your device or session can count as personal information under New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 — see our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal information more broadly.
How We Use Cookies
Paul's Handkerchief uses a minimal set of cookies, focused on making the Platform work correctly for you.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled:
Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in across sessions. Without these, you would need to log in on every page visit.
Session cookies: To securely maintain your session state.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings to improve your experience:
Theme preference: Your chosen reading theme (Original, Sepia, Midnight, High Contrast) is stored in your browser's local storage.
Font size preference: Your preferred Bible reader font size.
Reader layout: Whether you prefer Single or Split view in the Bible reader.
These preference values are stored in your browser's 'LocalStorage' which is technically distinct from cookies but serves a similar purpose. They never leave your device and are not shared with us or any third parties.
Analytics Cookies
At this time, we do not use third-party analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using your account. Clearing localStorage will reset your reader preferences.
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