Effective Date: 5th May 2026
Website: www.iaedm.org
Organization: International Association of Evangelical Drama Ministers & Moviemakers — IAEDM
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the International Association of Evangelical Drama Ministers & Moviemakers, IAEDM, uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
Cookies help IAEDM improve website functionality, enhance user experience, support login and registration features, understand website usage, maintain security, and provide relevant communication to users, visitors, national associations, country representatives, executives, partners, and authorized members.
By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you disable them through your browser or cookie settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember certain information, and improve how the website functions.
Cookies may be used to remember preferences, support secure login, analyze traffic, improve page performance, and help website administrators understand how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
First-party cookies: placed directly by IAEDM’s website.
Third-party cookies: placed by external services used on the website, such as analytics, video, social media, payment, email, event, or security tools.
3. Why IAEDM Uses Cookies
IAEDM may use cookies for the following purposes:
To make the website function properly
To support national association registration forms
To enable secure login and country dashboards
To remember user preferences
To improve website speed and performance
To understand how visitors use the website
To protect the website from spam, abuse, or unauthorized access
To support embedded media, such as videos or social media content
To improve communication, announcements, and user experience
To help IAEDM maintain and improve its global association management platform
4. Types of Cookies We May Use
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They may be used for:
Website navigation
Secure login
Country dashboard access
Form submissions
Session management
Security protection
Spam prevention
Website accessibility
Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly.
Examples may include cookies that keep users logged in, protect forms from spam, or maintain secure dashboard sessions.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help IAEDM understand how visitors use the website.
They may collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Links clicked
Browser type
Device type
Referral source
General location data, such as country or region
Website errors or performance issues
IAEDM may use this information to improve website design, content, navigation, loading speed, and user experience.
These cookies do not usually identify users personally unless combined with information submitted through forms or accounts.
C. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember user choices and preferences.
They may be used to remember:
Language preferences
Region or country preference
Login preferences
Display settings
Form progress
Previously selected options
Dashboard preferences
These cookies help provide a more personalized and convenient website experience.
D. Security Cookies
Security cookies help protect the IAEDM website from unauthorized access, spam, fraud, malicious activity, or misuse.
They may be used to:
Detect suspicious activity
Prevent automated spam submissions
Protect login pages
Support secure authentication
Reduce abuse of forms and dashboards
Maintain website integrity
E. Communication and Marketing Cookies
IAEDM may use cookies to support communication and outreach activities, such as:
Email newsletter signups
Event registration follow-ups
Announcement tracking
Understanding which pages or campaigns lead users to register
Measuring engagement with IAEDM updates, events, trainings, or resources
These cookies help IAEDM understand which communications are useful to visitors and national associations.
F. Third-Party Cookies
The IAEDM website may use third-party services that place cookies on your device.
These may include:
Website analytics tools
Video platforms
Social media embeds
Event registration platforms
Payment processors
Email newsletter tools
Security or spam-prevention tools
Map or location services
Chat or messaging tools
Website hosting or performance services
IAEDM does not control all third-party cookies. Users should review the cookie and privacy policies of those third-party providers.
5. Examples of Third-Party Services
Depending on the website’s final setup, IAEDM may use services such as:
Google Analytics or similar analytics tools
YouTube or Vimeo for video embeds
Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, or TikTok embeds
Google Maps or map tools
Mailchimp, Brevo, Constant Contact, or similar email platforms
Stripe, PayPal, Flutterwave, Paystack, or similar payment processors
reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Akismet, or similar spam protection tools
Zoom, Eventbrite, or similar event tools
WhatsApp or SMS communication integrations
The actual services used should be reviewed and updated by the website administrator.
6. Cookies and Country Dashboards
If IAEDM provides login access for national associations, country executives, department leaders, or authorized administrators, cookies may be used to:
Keep users logged in securely
Verify account sessions
Remember dashboard preferences
Support secure document uploads
Protect restricted pages
Prevent unauthorized access
Track administrative actions for security purposes
Disabling these cookies may prevent dashboard features from working properly.
7. Cookies and Forms
IAEDM may use cookies to support forms such as:
National association registration forms
Executive profile forms
Contact forms
Event registration forms
Partner inquiry forms
Country update forms
Inauguration request forms
Newsletter signup forms
Cookies may help prevent spam, save form progress, validate submissions, and improve form reliability.
8. Cookies and Embedded Content
Pages on the IAEDM website may include embedded content from other websites, such as videos, maps, social media posts, event tools, or forms.
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited the other website directly. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking tools, and monitor user interaction with the embedded content.
IAEDM is not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party platforms.
9. Managing Cookie Preferences
Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings.
Most browsers allow users to:
View cookies
Delete cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Clear cookies when the browser closes
Receive alerts before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the IAEDM website functions. Some features, such as login access, country dashboards, registration forms, security checks, or media embeds, may not work properly.
10. How to Disable Cookies in Common Browsers
Users can usually manage cookies through the settings menu of their browser.
Common locations include:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Safari: Settings or Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
The exact steps may vary depending on browser version and device type.
11. Cookie Consent Banner Recommendation
IAEDM should consider using a cookie consent banner, especially if the website serves users from countries or regions with data protection laws requiring cookie notice or consent.
Suggested banner text:
This website uses cookies to improve site functionality, support registration and login features, analyze website traffic, and enhance user experience. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. You may manage your preferences at any time.
Suggested buttons:
Accept All Cookies
Reject Non-Essential Cookies
Manage Preferences
View Cookie Policy
12. Suggested Cookie Preference Categories
If IAEDM uses a cookie preference center, the following categories may be included:
Essential Cookies
Required for website security, forms, login, and core website functions. These cannot be disabled through the website.
Analytics Cookies
Help IAEDM understand how visitors use the website and improve performance.
Functional Cookies
Remember user preferences such as language, region, dashboard settings, or form progress.
Communication Cookies
Support newsletters, event registrations, announcements, and engagement tracking.
Third-Party Media Cookies
Allow embedded videos, maps, social media posts, and external tools to function properly.
13. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers may send “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no universal standard for responding to these signals, the IAEDM website may not respond to them automatically.
Users can still manage cookies directly through browser settings or, where available, through the website’s cookie preference tool.
14. Updates to This Cookie Policy
IAEDM may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website technology, cookie usage, third-party services, legal requirements, or organizational practices.
When updates are made, the effective date at the top of this page will be revised.
Users are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
15. Relationship to the Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy should be read together with IAEDM’s Privacy Policy.
The Privacy Policy explains how IAEDM collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information submitted through the website.
16. Contact IAEDM
For questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on the website, please contact:
International Association of Evangelical Drama Ministers & Moviemakers
Email: info@iaedm.org
Website: www.iaedm.org