1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, register for events, contact us, or otherwise interact with CFI Johannesburg.

2. Who We Are

Cornerstone Fellowship International - Johannesburg (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates https://cfijohannesburg.co.za and related ministries in Johannesburg, South Africa.

3. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with us:

• Identification data: first and last name, title
• Contact information: email address, phone number, postal address
• Demographic information: age or date of birth (if provided in event registrations)
• Account information: Email and password if you create a site account (e.g., Sign In / Sign Up)/Google login
• Usage data: pages visited, services accessed on the site
• Event participation data: details you provide when registering for events, including emergency contact information where applicable

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data of a minor without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such data.

4. How We Collect Your Personal Information

We collect your personal information:

• Directly from you when you submit a form, register for an event, sign up for newsletters, or contact us
• Through automated technologies when you visit the website (e.g., cookies and analytics)
• From third-party services if you choose to connect accounts or use social login

5. Purposes for Processing Personal Information

We use your personal information for:

• Responding to your inquiries, requests, or feedback
• Registering you for events and managing event participation
• Sending you church updates, event reminders, and newsletters (only where you have given consent)
• Fulfilling contractual or ministry-related obligations
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our legal rights

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data when:

• You have given consent (e.g., to receive communications)
• It is necessary to perform a contract or provide services you requested
• We have a legitimate interest that does not override your privacy rights
• Required by law (e.g., regulatory compliance)

7. Sharing Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers who help us manage the website, email systems, and event platforms
• Legal authorities if required by law
• Third parties only with your explicit consent

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tools to analyse site usage and improve functionality. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above and comply with applicable laws. If you withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from communications), we will retain only what is necessary for legal compliance or to respect your request.

10. Your Rights

Under South African data protection law (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request deletion where there is no legal requirement to retain
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or alteration.

12. Contact Us

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

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date.