PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: Dec 11, 2025

Privacy Policy – Emmanuel Gospel Centre (EGC), South Africa

Emmanuel Gospel Centre (“EGC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our ministry.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Your name and contact details (email, phone number, address).
  • Information submitted through forms (prayer requests, registrations, event sign-ups, donations).
  • Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing data collected through cookies.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for legitimate ministry and communication purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries or prayer requests.
  • Registering you for events or church programs.
  • Sending updates, encouragement, or service notifications.
  • Processing tithes, offerings, and donations.
  • Improving our website and user experience.

EGC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.


3. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA Compliance)

We process personal information on the following grounds:

  • Your consent when you submit information voluntarily.
  • Legitimate church interests, such as communication with members and visitors.
  • Legal obligations, such as financial recordkeeping for donations.


4. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized EGC staff or volunteers.
We take reasonable security measures to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.


5. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with:

  • Service providers that assist with church administration (e.g., email systems).
  • Financial platforms processing donations.
  • Government authorities only when legally required.

We never share personal information for marketing or non-ministry purposes.


6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve browsing experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.


7. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Ask for correction or deletion of your information
  • Withdraw consent for communication
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)


8. Children’s Information

We collect information from minors only with parental or guardian consent, especially for youth events or programs.


9. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to other sites. EGC is not responsible for external privacy practices.


10. Changes to This Policy

EGC may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your POPIA rights, please contact us:

 

Emmanuel Gospel Centre (EGC)
Email: deacons@egc.church
Address: Buffel St, Elandsfontein Rail, Germiston, 1429, South Africa