Privacy Policy (POPIA Compliant)
This Privacy Policy sets out how Christian Action Fellowship (“CAF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, processes, and protects personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”).
1. Personal Information Collected
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
• Identification information (e.g., name, surname)
• Contact information (e.g., email address, telephone number, postal address)
• Demographic information voluntarily provided (e.g., church affiliation, interests)
• Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, usage data through cookies).
2. Lawful Processing Grounds
CAF processes personal information in accordance with POPIA on the following lawful bases:
• The data subject’s consent;
• Performance of a contract or agreement;
• Compliance with legal obligations;
• Legitimate interests pursued by CAF, provided such interests do not override your rights.
3. Use of Personal Information
Your information may be used to:
• Communicate with you regarding events, activities, or newsletters;
• Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or feedback;
• Improve website functionality and user experience;
• Comply with statutory or regulatory requirements.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose it to:
• Service providers who process information on our behalf (e.g., IT support, email services);
• Authorities where required by law or legal process;
• Other parties where you have provided consent.
5. Cross-Border Transfers
Where personal information is transferred outside South Africa, CAF will ensure that the recipient is subject to binding agreements or laws that provide adequate data protection safeguards as required by POPIA.
6. Security Safeguards
CAF implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure personal information against loss, unauthorised access, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and CAF cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable law.
8. Data Subject Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction, updating, or deletion of your personal information;
• Object to the processing of your personal information;
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za.
9. Children’s Privacy
CAF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental or guardian consent.
10. Amendments
CAF reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated version will be posted on the website with the revised “Effective Date.”
