Last Updated: 8 November 2024
Gospel Addicts Leadership Ministry, a ministry of Gospel Addicts Global Church, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access our website, courses, and related services. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Personal Information
When you register, subscribe to our newsletter, or enrol in courses, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details relevant to your use of our services.
1.2 Usage Data
We collect data about your interactions on our website, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and browsing activity. This helps us understand website performance and improve user experience.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, which are small data files stored on your device, to enhance functionality, track usage, and provide personalised content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of our site may be impacted.
1.4 Plugins and Embedded Content
We use various plugins to enhance our website, including those for course management, social sharing, and analytics. These plugins may collect anonymous usage data. Additionally, we embed videos from platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo, which may collect information about your interactions with their content per their own privacy policies.
1.5 Social Media Links and Sharing
Our website includes links and sharing options to third-party social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you interact with these links, data may be shared with those platforms according to their privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, manage, and improve our courses and services.
- Communicate with you regarding course updates, newsletters, and other relevant information.
- Monitor website performance, optimise user experience, and conduct analytics.
- Protect against and investigate fraud or misuse of our platform.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may engage third-party service providers, such as Brevo (email marketing) and our hosting provider, to process information on our behalf to deliver certain services. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
3.2 Legal Compliance
We may disclose personal information when required to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to requests from government authorities.
3.3 Social Media and Embedded Content
If you interact with embedded content (e.g., YouTube or Vimeo videos) or social media links on our website, those platforms may receive certain information about your activity. Please review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continually work to enhance our data security practices.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a user in South Africa, you have certain rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), including:
- Access: You may request access to your personal information held by us.
- Correction: You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, though some data may be retained to fulfil legal obligations.
- Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@gospeladdictsglobal.org.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to track user behaviour and preferences. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit some functionalities on our site. We also use Google Analytics and similar tools to track usage data and improve our services. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
8. Embedded Videos and Media
We may embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and other platforms on our site. These platforms may collect data regarding your interactions with their content. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information on data collection and usage.
9. Third-Party Links and Social Media
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. Interacting with these links is at your discretion and governed by the privacy policies of those platforms.
10. Export Restrictions / Legal Compliance
As a global service provider based in South Africa, we comply with South African law. Users accessing our services from outside South Africa are responsible for ensuring compliance with local regulations in their jurisdiction.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly, as continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us via our Contact Form or email us at info@gospeladdictsglobal.org.