Cookie Policy
Domus Formation, Inc. Last Updated: February 6, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Domus Formation, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies across all of our websites and services (collectively, the "Services"), including HearthAndAltar.com, HogarYAltar.com, EventideAndAltar.com, OcasoYAltar.com, EmmausDisciples.com, DeaconLife.com, ParishPrayers.com, and WeAreDomus.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our Services to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
- Session cookie — Maintains your login session and remembers your authentication state as you navigate between pages. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser or when your session expires.
- CSRF token — A security cookie that protects against cross-site request forgery attacks when you submit forms.
- Theme preference — Remembers your light/dark mode preference so we can display the correct theme.
Payment Processing
When you make a payment through our Services, our payment processor Stripe may set cookies for fraud detection and security purposes. These cookies are managed by Stripe and are necessary to process payments securely. You can review Stripe's cookie policy at stripe.com/cookie-policy.
3. Analytics
We use Fathom Analytics for website analytics. Fathom is a privacy-first analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. It provides us with aggregate information about page views and visitor counts without tracking individual users. You can learn more at usefathom.com.
4. Third-Party Embeds
Some pages may include embedded content from third-party services:
- YouTube — When we embed videos, we use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com), which does not set cookies until you interact with the video player.
- Transistor.fm — Podcast embeds may be used on some properties. Transistor's embed player may set cookies when you interact with it.
5. Cookies We Do Not Use
- We do not use advertising or marketing cookies
- We do not use third-party tracking cookies
- We do not use social media tracking pixels
- We do not participate in cross-site tracking or retargeting
6. Managing Your Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect your ability to use our Services, particularly features that require you to be logged in.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on our websites and update the "Last Updated" date above.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Domus Formation, Inc. PO Box 43 Granite City, IL 62040 Email: contact@WeAreDomus.com
Domus Formation, Inc. Consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus