top of page
PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
1.1. Shembe Nazareth Baptist Church ("the Church", "we", "us", or "our") is
committed to protecting the personal information of its members, visitors, staff,
and the wider community in accordance with the Protection of Personal
Information Act, 4 of 2013 ("POPIA";).
1.2. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal
information, and outlines your rights in respect of your personal data.
2. What Information We Collect
2.1. We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
2.1.1. Full name and surname
2.1.2. ID/passport number
2.1.3. Contact details (phone number, email address, postal address)
2.1.4. Date of birth
2.1.5. Marital status
2.1.6. Gender
2.1.7. Photographs and video recordings taken during church events
2.1.8. Membership information
2.1.9. Banking details (only if donations, tithes, or offerings are made electronically)
2.1.10. Pastoral or counselling information (with explicit consent)
3. How We Collect Information
3.1. Personal information is collected through:
3.1.1. Membership registration forms
3.1.2. Church event sign-up sheets
3.1.3. Baptism, marriage, or funeral registration
3.1.4. Prayer or pastoral support requests
3.1.5. Donations, tithes, or offerings made electronically
3.1.6. Voluntary submissions during communication with the Church (email, website, WhatsApp, in person)
4. Why We Collect Your Information
4.1. We use your personal information for the following purposes:
4.1.1. To maintain accurate member records
4.1.2. To provide pastoral care and counselling
4.1.3. To facilitate participation in Church activities, ministries, and events
4.1.4. To manage tithes, offerings, and donations
4.1.5. To communicate important announcements and spiritual messages
4.1.6. To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
4.1.7. For security and access control on Church premises (if applicable)
5. Consent
5.1. By providing your personal information to the Church, you consent to its
collection, use, and processing as outlined in this policy.
5.2. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the Church office in
writing, subject to legal and contractual limitations.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
6.1. The Church does not sell or share your personal information with third parties
except:
6.2. Where required by law (e.g. to comply with SARS or court orders)
6.3. With service providers who assist in processing information (e.g. SMS/email
platforms), under strict confidentiality
6.4. With your consent, for ministry or pastoral reasons (e.g. prayer requests
shared within small groups)
7. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is secure. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures.
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
9. Your Rights Under POPIA
9.1 As a data subject, you have the right to:
9.1.1 Access your personal information
9.1.2 Request corrections or deletion of your data
9.1.3 Object to processing of your data
9.1.4 Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (www.inforegulator.org.za)
10. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to access or update your personal information, please contact:
Shembe Nazareth Baptist Church
Attn: Data Protection Officer
Email: Amahleshembe9@gmail.com
Phone: 063 868 8917
bottom of page