Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 21, 2026
Last Updated: April 27, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you on return visits. Cookies are:
Not viruses – They cannot execute code or spread malware
Not tracking devices – They're local files, not GPS trackers
Purposeful – We use them to improve your experience and measure site performance
2. Why We Use Cookies
Find Islam Path uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Keep you logged into your account
Secure payment transactions
Remember your preferences (language, currency, theme)
Analyze how visitors use our site (traffic patterns, popular pages)
Serve relevant ads based on your interests
Detect and prevent fraud
Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
Enable social media features (sharing, embedding)
3. Cookie Categories & Consent Requirements
A. Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. You cannot opt-out without breaking core features.
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration session_id Find Islam Path Keeps you logged in Session (expires when you close browser) XSRF-TOKEN Find Islam Path Prevents cross-site forgery attacks Session payment_token PayPal/Stripe Secures payment processing 30 minutes user_preferences Find Islam Path Stores your language/currency choice 1 year cart_items Find Islam Path Remembers items in your shopping cart 30 days
Impact of Disabling: Site login, purchases, and personalization will not work.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These help us understand how you use our site and where we can improve.
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Data Collected ga Google Analytics Tracks unique visitors 2 years User ID, page views, session duration gid Google Analytics Groups page views into sessions 24 hours Session activity _gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute Rate limiting Analytics pixels Hotjar (optional heatmaps) Records user mouse movements, clicks Session Behavioral data
What We Learn: Which pages are popular, how long visitors spend on each page, where visitors drop off, traffic sources (Google, Facebook, etc.), device types, geographic location (country/region level).
Google Analytics Privacy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
C. Targeting & Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)
Third-party cookies that enable personalized advertising across the web.
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Data Collected fbp Facebook Pixel Tracks conversions, builds audience segments 90 days User ID, page views, purchases, email (hashed) fbc Facebook Pixel Matches clicks to conversions 90 days Click data, conversion events Ads cookies Google Ads (if used) Retargeting for Google search ads Variable Browsing history, interests Linkedin cookies LinkedIn (if used) B2B targeting and analytics 90 days Professional profile data
What They Do: Track whether you click our ads, measure if you complete a purchase after seeing an ad, create a profile of your interests (Islam education, marketing, learning), show you relevant ads when you visit other websites.
Facebook Privacy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Google Ads Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
D. Social Media Cookies (Consent Required)
If you interact with social media features (sharing, commenting):
Provider Cookies Set Purpose Duration Facebook fbcdn cookies, social plugins "Share" button, embedded content 90 days YouTube Embedded video players Watch videos on our site 180 days Twitter Embedded tweets Share buttons 30 days
These cookies are set by social platforms, not us. Review their privacy policies.
4. How to Control Cookies
Option 1: Browser Settings (All Browsers)
Chrome: Chrome menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Choose what cookies to clear
Firefox: Firefox menu → Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies
Option 2: Cookie Consent Banner (On Our Site)
When you first visit, you'll see a banner with these options:
Accept All – Accept all non-essential cookies
Reject All – Decline non-essential cookies (essential cookies remain)
Settings – Choose which categories to accept
Your choice is stored in a consent cookie (consent_preferences) for 12 months.
Option 3: Third-Party Opt-Outs
Opt out of tracking by specific providers:
Google Analytics: https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy/ad-settings or install Google Analytics Opt-Out Extension
Facebook/Meta: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy or Facebook Ads Manager
Industry Standard (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info (US/Canada)
Industry Standard (YOC): https://youronlinechoices.com (EU)
All Ad Networks (DAAC): https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices
Option 4: Do Not Track (DNT)
Enable Do Not Track in your browser settings. We honor DNT signals and will not set non-essential cookies if DNT is enabled.
Note: Disabling non-essential cookies may affect:
Personalized content recommendations
Retargeting ads (you'll see less relevant ads)
Site performance analytics (this helps us improve)
Some features may work slower or require workarounds
5. Cookies from Third-Party Services
We use these third-party services on our website:
Service Cookies Set Purpose PayPal (payments) cookie_check, JSESSIONID, etc. Secures payment transactions Email Provider (ConvertKit) Email tracking pixels Measures open rates, click-through rates Hosting (AWS/Vercel) aws.cookie Load balancing, site stability CDN (Cloudflare) __cf_bm DDoS protection, content delivery Analytics (Google Analytics) See Section 3B Traffic analysis Advertising (Facebook Pixel) See Section 3C Conversion tracking, retargeting
These services may set cookies even if you decline non-essential cookies in our banner (their cookies are technically their domain, not ours). Review their privacy policies and opt-out pages for more control.
6. Cookie Consent & Legal Basis
GDPR Requirement: Under the EU's ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we must have your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.
How We Comply:
Cookie banner appears on first visit
Consent is opt-in (not pre-checked)
Consent is granular (you can accept/reject by category)
Consent choice is stored (no re-asking every visit)
You can change consent settings anytime
CCPA Compliance (California): While CCPA is a data privacy law (not specifically about cookies), we treat targeted advertising cookies as requiring consent under California's broader privacy requirements.
7. Changes to Cookies
We may add, remove, or update cookies as our services evolve. This policy will be updated accordingly. Check back periodically for changes.
8. Contact & Questions
Have questions about our cookies?
Email: [email protected]
Want to report a cookie not listed here?
Email: [email protected] with details
End of Cookie Policy