Dunamis Church – Pretoria (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013 of South Africa.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information and your rights under POPIA.
We may collect the following personal information from you:
Full Name and Surname
Contact Number
Residential Address
Date of Birth
Email address
This information is collected voluntarily via our website forms, membership registration, or direct communication with our ministry leaders.
We collect and process this personal information for the following ministry-related purposes:
To contact you when needed regarding church-related matters
To visit you personally when necessary (e.g. for support, prayer, or fellowship)
To send birthday greetings and messages of encouragement
To maintain accurate records within the church’s cell group and member structures
We collect only the information necessary for these legitimate and clearly defined purposes as outlined under Section 13 of the POPIA Act.
Access to your personal information is strictly limited and is only shared with individuals who require it for the above purposes:
The Main Administrative Personnel of Dunamis Church – Pretoria
The Senior Pastors
The Shepherd(s) of the specific cell group to which you belong
All individuals with access to personal data are trained on POPIA compliance and are required to treat your information with strict confidentiality.
We are committed to securing your personal information. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse of your data. This includes:
Password-protected systems
Limited physical access to church administrative offices
Internal confidentiality agreements for those with access
As a data subject under POPIA, you have the right to:
Be informed about the collection and use of your personal data
Access and correct any personal information we hold about you
Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer required
Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes
To exercise any of these rights or raise any concerns, you may contact us directly:
We recognize the sensitivity of collecting and managing information belonging to children and minors under the age of 18, and we comply with Section 34 and 35 of POPIA, which restrict the processing of a child’s personal information.
Personal information of minors is only collected with the **express consent of a parent or legal guardian**
The purpose of collection is limited to:
Including the child in age-appropriate church activities
Providing care, prayer, or home visits (with parental awareness and approval)
Sending birthday messages or age-group communications
Such information is accessible only to relevant ministry leaders (e.g., children’s or youth pastors, group shepherds), as necessary.
We take extra precautions to ensure the confidentiality, security, and appropriate handling of all information related to minors.
Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with changes in legislation or church practices. Updated versions will be published on our website or made available upon request.
By providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy and consent to the processing of your information as described.