Ligpunt Church Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 01 July 2022

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1. Introduction

   Welcome to Ligpunt Church. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. Please take a moment to read this document carefully.
    

2. Personal Information We Collect

   In the course of our interactions, we may collect the following personal information from you:

   • First Name

   • Last Name

   • Date of Birth

   • Gender

   • Mobile Number
      

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

   We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

   • To maintain and manage our member directory.

   • To communicate with you via WhatsApp regarding church events, announcements, and other relevant matters.

   • To understand our congregation's demographics and cater to the spiritual needs of our members.
      

4. Disclosure of Your Personal Information

   Ligpunt Church respects your privacy and will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We will only share your personal information:

   • When required by law or to respond to legal processes.

   • To protect our members, enforce our policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Ligpunt Church.
      

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

   As per the Protection of Personal Information Act, you have the following rights:

   • The right to access and correct your personal information.

   • The right to object to the processing of your personal information.

   • The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.
      

6. WhatsApp Communication

   We use WhatsApp to communicate with our members. Please be aware that WhatsApp may have its own privacy practices. We encourage you to review WhatsApp’s privacy policy to understand how they process your information.
    

7. Security

   We prioritize the security of your personal information. We employ appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
    

8. Changes to this Policy

   We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify our members of any significant changes.
    

9. Contact Us

   If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at info@ligpunt.com.