Privacy Policy
Voice of Faith is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with South African law and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Overview
Voice of Faith ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or participate in our advocacy activities.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, location (general area)
- Religious Affiliation: Church denomination or religious community (voluntary)
- Communication Preferences: How you prefer to receive updates and communications
Technical Information
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we process your personal information based on:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through forms, subscriptions, or participation
- Legitimate Interest: For our advocacy work and organizational activities
- Legal Obligation: When required by South African law
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT sell your personal information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Partner Organizations: With like-minded Christian organizations for joint advocacy efforts (with your consent)
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
Your Rights Under POPIA
Under South African law, you have the following rights:
Access
Request copies of your personal information
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information
Objection
Object to processing of your information
Portability
Request transfer of your data
Withdrawal
Withdraw consent at any time
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure data storage with access controls
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access on a need-to-know basis
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact inquiries: 3 years for correspondence records
- Event participation: 2 years for organizational records
- Website analytics: 12 months
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
privacy@voiceoffaith.org.za
Phone
+27 (0) 11 123 4567
Address
Voice of Faith
P.O. Box 12345
Johannesburg, 2000
South Africa
Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Information Regulator South Africa
Website: www.inforegulator.org.za
Email: PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
POPIA Compliance Statement
Voice of Faith is committed to full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and all applicable South African data protection laws. This Privacy Policy demonstrates our commitment to transparency and your privacy rights.