Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how the BCS Priesthood Administration & Management System (BPAMS) uses cookies and similar technologies on the BPAMS Web Application, Priesthood Registry/Database, and related services.

This policy should be adopted together with the BPAMS Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Accessibility Policy.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to visitors, registered users, administrators, and authorized priesthood members using BPAMS web services.

The mobile application primarily uses secure authentication tokens and encrypted local storage rather than browser cookies.

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files of letters and numbers that are downloaded and stored on your device when you visit a website.

This file allows the website to remember your preferences and activity, enhancing your online experience.

They help websites remember information about your visit, improve functionality, enhance security, and provide better user experience.

Cookies may be session cookies or persistent cookies.

4. How BPAMS Uses Cookies

BPAMS uses only cookies and similar technologies that support legitimate operational purposes, primarily for:

• Secure authentication and login management.
• Session continuity and management.
• Security protection and fraud prevention.
• CSRF protection.
• Load balancing, performance monitoring and optimization.
• User preferences and language settings.
• Accessibility preferences.
• System reliability and diagnostics.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

6. Cookies We Do Not Use

BPAMS does not use advertising cookies, third-party behavioral pattern cookies, or cookies designed to sell user data.

7. Mobile Application Technologies

The BPAMS Mobile Application does not use browser cookies.

It may use secure authentication tokens, encrypted local storage, device identifiers, and similar technologies necessary for functionality and security.

8. Managing Cookies

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Disabling or blocking essential cookies may prevent login or affect the proper operation and functionality of BPAMS.

9. Third-Party Services

Where BPAMS integrates with trusted infrastructure and service providers such as hosting, identity verification, or notification services, those providers may use technologies necessary to deliver their services subject to their own privacy obligations.

10. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Essential cookies required for security and operation cannot be disabled through the consent banner.

11. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with the BPAMS Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and other applicable international privacy standards.

12. International Standards & Compliance

This policy is designed in accordance with the ePrivacy framework and principles, EU and UK GDPR, Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), and applicable international privacy, cybersecurity standards and best practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time.

Material changes will be communicated through BPAMS or other official communication channels.

14. Contact Information

BPAMS Administration

Universal Assembly of BCS Priesthood (UABCSP)

Brotherhood of the Cross and Star World Headquarters (BCS WHQ)

34 Ambo Street, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Email: admin@uabcsp.com ; adminsec@uabcsp.com

Website: www.uabcsp.com

15. Acknowledgement

By continuing to use BPAMS and its related services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy.