GNF Revival Church – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025

Website: https://gnf.church

Organization Name: GNF Revival Church (“God Never Fails”)

Country: South Africa

1. Introduction

GNF Revival Church (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel and building communities of faith across South Africa and beyond. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website or engaging with our ministry, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Name, surname, and contact details (e.g., forms, prayer requests, event registrations)
• Email address (e.g., newsletters, ministry updates, confirmations)
• Messages, testimonies, or prayer requests submitted voluntarily

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, device, and browser information
• Pages visited, time on site, and referral information
• Cookie and analytics data (see Cookies and Tracking)

3. Purpose of Processing

• Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
• Communicate church announcements, programs, and events
• Process online donations securely via third-party providers
• Improve website content, usability, and performance
• Comply with legal and financial record-keeping obligations

4. Donations and Payments

When you make a donation or contribution on our website, transactions are securely processed by PayFast, our trusted South African payment gateway.

• We do not collect, process, or store any payment card information.
• PayFast handles all payment data in accordance with PCI DSS Level 1 standards using secure encryption and authentication.
• We receive only limited information (e.g., name, email, amount, transaction reference) to confirm your donation and issue acknowledgements.

We use this information solely to:

• Send donation confirmations or receipts
• Maintain legally required accounting records
• Communicate about your donation if necessary

For more details on payment data handling, see the PayFast Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience, enable media playback, and analyze traffic. Categories include:

• Functional: Required for website operation, preferences, donations/checkout
• Statistics: Anonymous analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing: Embedded media (e.g., YouTube) and social feeds

You can manage or withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including HTTPS/TLS encryption, secure hosting, access controls, and routine updates.

7. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share information only with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting/CDN, analytics, payment processors)
• Legal authorities where required by law

All providers must adhere to confidentiality and data-protection standards consistent with POPIA.

8. Data Retention

• Donation and financial records: retained for legal compliance (typically 5 years)
• Communication/engagement data: retained while active participation continues
• Cookie consent: retained for up to 12 months or until preferences change

9. Your Rights

Under POPIA (and GDPR, where applicable), you may:

• Request access to your personal information
• Ask for correction or deletion of data (subject to legal limits)
• Withdraw consent for processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

Information Regulator (South Africa)
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is family-friendly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

11. International Data Transfers

Because our website may be accessed globally, certain data (e.g., via hosting or analytics) may be processed outside South Africa under lawful safeguards ensuring adequate protection.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

13. Contact Us

GNF Revival Church (“God Never Fails”)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Email: info@gnf.church
Website: https://gnf.church